Transport Manager

CaesarStone, Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CaesarStone, a leading designer of premium surfaces, seeks a Transport Manager for its London operations. The role involves overseeing UK deliveries, route planning, and driver management within a supply chain context. Ideal candidates will possess a CPC qualification and strong organisational skills, with a commitment to transport compliance and efficiency.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Increased employer pension contributions

Paid annual private health check

Company paid will writing service

Pension salary sacrifice

Free on-site parking

Access to retail discount portal

KPI/performance based bonus scheme

Discount on EV car purchase

Qualifications

• Holds valid CPC and UK driving licence.
• Proven management experience under Operator Licence requirements.
• Strong transport logistics understanding.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK mainland deliveries, aligning customer needs with operational capability.
• Oversee route planning and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and manage vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Logistics

Transport Management

Organisation

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Microsoft Excel

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage Transport Management

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caesarstone is an award-winning international designer and manufacturer of premium surfaces for the commercial and residential interiors sector, with UK Head Quarters in Enfield, North London.

In order to optimise our delivery service to our customers, Caesarstone are looking for an experienced and highly organised Transport Manager to join our Operations Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the transport solution for Caesarstone which includes the daily planning of a fleet of vehicles across mainland UK from our Enfield depot. Working closely with the sales and Distribution Centre team you will establish and manage a successful milk round delivery model, driving efficiency through high level planning, loading accuracy and on-time delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

●Day-to-day responsibility for UK mainland deliveries, aligning customer needs with operational capability and coordinating activities across functions.

●Route planning, resource allocation, and driver management, including daily debrief and issue resolution

●Oversight of Vehicle Off-Road (VOR) management and vehicle availability

●Line management of drivers — including rota planning, compliance monitoring (e.g. tacho use and drivers’ hours), training, and regular performance reviews

●Support warehouse teams with transport-related coordination

●Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with Operator Licence requirements — including Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), MOTs, and defect rectification

●Oversight of company car fleet (non-HGV) as required

●Regular reviews of delivery cost, route efficiency, and fuel consumption

●Monitor performance of third-party delivery partners against service-level agreements (SLAs), and resolve service failures

●Ensure full legal compliance with transport legislation — including vehicle safety, driver hours, and Operator Licence conditions

●Serve as the nominated Transport Manager, holding a valid CPC and accountable for transport compliance in line with the company’s Standard National O Licence

Experience and Understanding

●Strong understanding of logistics and transport within a supply chain setting

●Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and modern scheduling tools

●Proven experience managing a fleet under Operator Licence obligations, including working knowledge of DVSA standards

●Familiarity with Health & Safety legislation, particularly as it applies to transport operations and contractor management

●Full UK driving licence

●Holds a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage Transport Management, as required under the UK O Licence system

●Strong organisational skills — able to plan, prioritise, and manage time independently

●Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, for reporting and analysis

Must be willing to undergo training to obtain a HGV Class 2 licence.

We offer a competitive basic salary with a great benefits package:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & the option to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Life Assurance
• Increased employer pension contributions
• Paid annual private health check
• Company paid will writing service
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Free on-site parking (and electric charging)
• Access to retail discount portal
• KPI/performance based bonus scheme
• Discount on EV car purchase (salary sacrifice)

Requirements

●Strong understanding of logistics and transport within a supply chain setting

●Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and modern scheduling tools

●Proven experience managing a fleet under Operator Licence obligations, including working knowledge of DVSA standards

●Familiarity with Health & Safety legislation, particularly as it applies to transport operations and contractor management

●Full UK driving licence, with entitlement to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (C1).

●Holds a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage Transport Management, as required under the UK O Licence system

●Strong organisational skills — able to plan, prioritise, and manage time independently

●Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, for reporting and analysis