Transport Manager

First Mile | Certified B Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

£60 monthly welfare allowance

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail savings through salary sacrifice

Company pension

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee operations in North Acton, London. The role includes managing fleet operations, ensuring compliance with all regulations, and building relationships with third-party suppliers. Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge of fleet regulations, strong organizational and budget-handling skills, and experience in logistics management. The company offers competitive benefits including a welfare allowance and an electric vehicle scheme.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of fleet regulations.
• Experience with FORS and ISO is desirable.
• Previous Management experience in logistics or a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the transport operation at North Acton and Oldbury depots.
• Maintain fleet assets and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Build relationships with third parties for service optimization.
• Investigate vehicle incidents and manage follow-ups.
• Prepare reports on fleet and driver safety scores.

Skills

Knowledge of fleet regulations

Organisational skills

Budget-handling skills

IT skills

Understanding of Transport Regulations

Education

CPC (national or international)

Job description

Transport Manager – North Acton, London

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.

Base Pay Range

This range is provided by First Mile | Certified B Corp. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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, 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
• Managing 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

Requirements

• 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

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Distribution

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