Transport Manager

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd; Hessle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share Save Scheme

Wellness programme

Company pension

Life assurance

Leadership development academy

Job summary

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Transport Manager to lead the Transport Department, ensuring safe, compliant delivery and collection of goods, while driving performance and service excellence. The role requires a valid CPC and 7.5-tonne licence and offers leadership development through an award-winning training academy.

You will oversee a team, monitor KPIs, optimise routes, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance across DVSA rules and Working Time Directive,

Qualifications

• Must hold CPC and 7.5-tonne licence.
• Experience in transport management or operations leadership.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport operations to ensure safe, efficient deliveries and collections.
• Motivate and develop the transport team including drivers and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with Operator's Licence, DVSA regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Oversee fleet maintenance and ensure vehicle inspections meet legal requirements.
• Monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains.
• Plan routes to maximise productivity and minimise costs while maintaining service levels.
• Manage transport budgets and control costs to support business goals.
• Build strong customer relationships and act as escalation point for transport issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall operations.

Skills

CPC Holder

7.5 Tonne Licence

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead and manage the Transport Department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery and collection of customer goods while driving operational performance and service excellence.

This is a key leadership role responsible for the overall management of transport operations, ensuring legal compliance, cost-effective fleet utilisation, and the development of a high-performing transport team. The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in delivering customer satisfaction while supporting wider business objectives.

Please note - this role requires applicants to hold a valid CPC and 7.5-tonne Licence.

The Role

As Transport Manager , you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, performance, and compliance of the Transport Department. You will ensure transport operations are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with customer requirements, company standards, and all relevant legislation.

• Managing the day-to-day transport operation to ensure customer deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with service level agreements
• Leading, motivating, and developing the transport team, including drivers and transport support staff
• Ensuring full compliance with Operator's Licence requirements, DVSA regulations, Working Time Directive, and all transport legislation
• Overseeing fleet maintenance programmes to ensure vehicles and associated equipment are inspected, maintained, and repaired in line with manufacturer recommendations and legal requirements
• Monitoring transport performance through KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing operational efficiencies
• Planning and optimising routes to maximise productivity, minimise costs, and improve service delivery
• Managing transport budgets and controlling departmental costs to support business objectives
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, acting as an escalation point for transport-related queries and service issues
• Supporting business growth by ensuring transport resources are effectively planned and aligned with customer requirements
• Driving a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence throughout the department
• Managing recruitment, training, succession planning, and performance management activities within the transport team
• Promoting employee engagement, wellbeing, and a positive working environment
• Working collaboratively with other departments to support operational performance across the business
• Undertaking additional responsibilities as required to support the wider operation

What We Offer

• Access to a company Share Save Scheme
• Employee wellness programme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to an award-winning training academy focused on leadership development and career progression

About Us

one of the UK's leading providers of textile service solutions, supplying thousands of customers across a wide range of industries, including food manufacturing, engineering, motor trade, healthcare, and specialist industrial environments.

Our customers range from large multinational organisations to independent family-run businesses, and we pride ourselves on delivering consistently high standards of service. We are independently reviewed by our customers each year and are recognised as a high-performing provider within our sector.

We are an employee-focused organisation, committed to developing our people and building strong operational leadership across the business