Transport Manager

Pertemps Enfield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Enfield is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee operations across Wembley and Harlow for a major gas distribution business. You will be the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence, ensuring safety, compliance and excellent service to customers.

This full-time role requires a valid Transport Manager CPC, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multi-site teams, budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• A valid Transport Manager CPC (essential).
• Experience leading multi-site transport operations.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance requirements.
• Experience managing large transport teams.
• Excellent understanding of transport legislation and tachograph regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence.
• Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations and transport legislation.
• Lead and develop transport teams across multiple locations.
• Drive a safety-first culture and support risk reduction initiatives.
• Manage daily transport operations including gas deliveries.
• Oversee budgets, resource planning and performance.
• Build relationships with Sales, Production and Customer Service.
• Manage contractor and third-party supplier performance.
• Support transport optimisation initiatives.
• Lead employee relations and union engagement where required.

Skills

CPC Transport Manager

Multi-site leadership

DVSA compliance

Budget management

Route planning

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

This permanent Transport Manager role, based in Wembley and covering Harlow, offers £50,000 to £53,000 annually with flexible full-time hours. The successful candidate will act as the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations across both sites. Key duties include managing driver teams, maintaining vehicle standards, overseeing compliance with transport legislation, and optimising route planning. Applicants should hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for road haulage and demonstrate strong leadership, organisational and communication skills. Experience within logistics or industrial gas distribution would be advantageous. The position suits a proactive professional committed to safety and operational excellence.

Transport Manager Location: Based in Wembley & covering Harlow Salary: £50,000 - £53,000

Join a Global Industry Leader

Our client is a world-leading supplier of industrial, medical and speciality gases, supporting a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, food production and technology. With a strong reputation for safety, innovation and operational excellence, they play a critical role in helping businesses operate efficiently and sustainably.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Manager to lead transport operations across two key sites in Wembley and Harlow.

The Role

As the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, compliant and efficient transport operations across both locations. Reporting to the Regional Transport Manager, you will lead a large transport team, maintain the organisation's excellent compliance standards and drive operational performance. You will be a key member of the site leadership team, championing a strong safety culture while delivering exceptional service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence
• Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations, Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation
• Lead and develop transport teams across multiple locations
• Drive a proactive safety-first culture and support risk reduction initiatives
• Manage daily transport operations involving cylinder and specialist gas deliveries
• Oversee budgets, resource planning and operational performance
• Build strong relationships with internal departments including Sales, Production and Customer Service
• Manage contractor and third-party supplier performance
• Support continuous improvement and transport optimisation initiatives
• Lead employee relations activities, including Trade Union engagement where required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A valid Transport Manager CPC (essential)
• Experience leading multi-site transport operations
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance requirements
• Experience managing large transport teams
• Excellent understanding of transport legislation, tachograph regulations and compliance standards
• Strong budget management and commercial awareness
• Outstanding leadership and people management skills
• Experience working within a unionised environment (desirable)
• ADR knowledge or experience within hazardous goods transport (desirable)
• NEBOSH qualification (desirable)