Transport Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Manager based in Hounslow, responsible for overseeing the operations of a large driving workforce. This role involves leading a team of over 150 drivers, ensuring service delivery and compliance within a prominent transport group. The successful candidate will have a background in the transport industry and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position offering a competitive salary and excellent company benefits.

Benefits

Training

Car Allowance

Career Progression

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills are essential for managing a large workforce.
• Experience in the transport industry, specifically bus or coach, is required.
• Management experience is a prerequisite for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the depot.
• Lead and motivate a team of over 150 drivers.
• Ensure safe and punctual service delivery.

Skills

Leadership skills

Transport industry knowledge

Management experience

Job description

Transport Manager

GBP50,000 - GBP55,000 + Training + Car Allowance + Progression + Excellent Company Benefits

Hounslow (Commutable from: Slough, Uxbridge, Hayes, Heathrow, Feltham, Egham and surrounding areas)

Are you a Transport/Driver Manager from the bus, coach or transport industry looking to take full ownership of driver performance, engagement and service delivery within an industry leading company?

On offer is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Managing Director, where you will take full ownership of leading, developing and motivating a large driving workforce of over 150 drivers, ensuring safe, punctual and cost-effective service delivery while driving a strong culture of customer service and compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market‑leading transport group operating across the UK, providing corporate transfers, airline crew transport, and network support services. With continued expansion and major contracts the company offers full autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to develop the department.

This is a days‑based, Monday‑Friday role where you will have full responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the managers, driving staff, supervisors and inspectors, working closely with the Commercial Manager to deliver service excellence, operational compliance and continuous improvement.

This role would suit a Transport/Driver Manager from the bus, coach or transport industry with strong leadership skills, looking for long‑term stability, full department responsibility and career progression.

The Role

• Manage and lead the full day‑to‑day operations of the depot
• Specialist training and career development
• Reporting to the Managing Director

The Person

• PSV, Bus, Transport or Coach background
• Management experience
• Commutable to Hounslow

Job Reference 267175

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.