Transport Manager

Green & Wolvin Recruitment; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport Manager for a role in Hull. The successful candidate will manage daily transport operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing fleet efficiency. The ideal applicant will have 3+ years in the transport sector, leadership experience, and CPC qualification. This position offers a salary between £47,000 and £53,000, alongside hybrid working and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme - circa 10%-20% of salary

Comprehensive company benefits account

Private healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the transport sector as a Transport Manager or Senior Supervisor.
• Experience managing teams of 25+ in the transport & logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of transport regulations, including VOSA compliance and WTD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport operations, including scheduling, routing, and fleet management.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations.
• Develop and implement cost-effective strategies to optimize transport efficiency.

Skills

Transport regulations knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Fleet management

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Overview

We are actively looking to engage managerial professionals across a transport managerial and logistics background for a new role as a Transport Manager in Hull in East Yorkshire.

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading producer of high-end manufacturing products distributed across the UK and worldwide. You will be joining a fast-paced environment in a production and distribution logistics hub with circa 150 colleagues across warehousing, despatch and production. The business is a growing SME business dedicated to bespoke UK manufacturing. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a commitment to safety, we are looking for a motivated and experienced Transport Manager to join our team in Hull, East Yorkshire.

Job Description

As a Transport Manager you will report into the Plant General Manager on a daily basis. You will have full responsibility for the new site at Reading, Berkshire along with the following areas:

• Manage daily transport operations, including scheduling, routing, and fleet management of 40 HGV and LGV vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, including VOSA and Working Time Directive (WTD) standards.
• Conduct regular tacho downloads to monitor driver hours and compliance, ensuring all records are maintained accurately.
• Carry out driver debriefs to assess performance, address any issues, and provide ongoing training and support.
• Develop and implement cost-effective strategies to optimize transport efficiency and fleet utilisation.
• Liaise with clients to understand their transport needs and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to transport activities and vehicle maintenance.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and service delivery.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules and liaise with maintenance providers to ensure fleet reliability.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have an expansive background in freight forwarding across both import and export. The ideal Freight Branch Manager will have the following skills and experience:

• 3+ year's experience in the transport sector as a Transport Manager or Senior Supervisor
• Experience of managing teams of 25+ across the transport & logistics industry
• Strong knowledge of transport regulations, including VOSA compliance and WTD requirements
• CPC (International or National) qualified.
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Commutable to Hull in East Yorkshire

What’s On Offer?

• £47,000-£53,000
• Hybrid working from the office in Hull
• Company bonus scheme - circa 10%-20% of salary.
• Comprehensive company benefits account.
• Large opportunities to progress knowledge and job banding.
• Private healthcare scheme