Transport Manager

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share Save Scheme

Wellness programme

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Leadership training academy

Job summary

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead the Transport Department and ensure the safe, efficient and compliant delivery and collection of customer goods across the business. The role requires strong leadership to drive performance, compliance and customer satisfaction while supporting wider objectives.

The successful candidate will hold a valid CPC and a 7.5-tonne licence, manage budgets, plan routes, and develop a high-performing transport team in a busy UK

Qualifications

• CPC holder required.
• 7.5-tonne licence required.
• Experience leading transport teams in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transport operations to ensure safe, efficient deliveries and collections.
• Lead, 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 programmes to keep vehicles and equipment in good order.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement and efficiencies.
• Plan and optimise routes to maximise productivity and minimise costs.
• Manage transport budgets and control departmental costs.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and act as escalation point for transport issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to support operational performance.
• Recruit, train and manage performance within the transport team.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Compliance

Budgeting

Route planning

KPIs

Customer relationships

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

This role includes a competitive benefits package, including:

• 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