Transport Manager

First Mile; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee their fleet operations and ensure compliance with regulations. You will manage supplier relationships, monitor fleet safety, and ensure efficient use of resources. Candidates should have a CPC qualification and previous management experience in logistics. Benefits include competitive salary, holiday allowance, and access to electric vehicle schemes.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Welfare allowance (£60/month)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of fleet regulations.
• Experience with FORS and ISO is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage fleet operations from the North Acton Depot.
• Ensure fleet assets are serviced and compliant with MOT requirements.
• Build relationships with suppliers for optimal service.

Skills

Knowledge of fleet regulations

Organisational skills

Budget-handling skills

IT skills

Understanding of Transport Regulations

Education

CPC (national or international)

Previous management experience in logistics

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to join our North Acton, London team. You’ll be managing and supporting the transport operation, including supplier relationships and the commercial aspects of operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the fleet operations out of our main North Acton Depot and smaller Oldbury depot (Circa 90 vehicles)
• Ensuring all fleet assets are serviced and make sure they have MOT in line with requirements and all paperwork and systems are updated promptly
• Sourcing and building relationships with third parties, e.g. garages, to ensure the company is getting the best service at a competitive cost
• Investigation of all vehicle accidents and infringements and carrying out the necessary follow up
• Management of maintenance and usage of vehicle trackers, cameras, and monitoring systems.
• Preparing and submitting reports relating to the fleet and drivers’ safety scores
• Supporting the FORS and ISO audit process to ensure the fleet meets the required standards
• Ensuring all drivers have the relevant compliance documentation to be able to drive, e.g., tacho card, driving license, drivers handbook
• Continuous review of all vehicle-related systems and processes to ensure we deliver the best in class.
• Allocating and managing vehicle resources according to changing needs of the operation with the ability to provide adequate cover at a planning level
• Ensuring effective and efficient use of driver and vehicle resources

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of fleet regulations
• Experience with FORS and ISO is desirable
• Previous Management experience either in logistics or another similar field.
• Must hold a CPC (national or international)
• Good IT skills
• Good understanding of Transport Regulations
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent budget-handling skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• £60 a month welfare allowance to spend on whatever you like
• 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as one extra day per complete year of service up to 5 days
• Access to our Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which includes free financial advice
• Access to retail savings through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Company pension