Transport Manager

Fabric Recruitment Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee a busy transport operation in Loughborough. You will manage a fleet of HGV vehicles, ensuring excellent service, compliance, and efficiency. Key responsibilities include leading a team, optimising fleet operations, and maintaining legal standards. Candidates should possess a CPC in Road Transport Operations and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing LGV fleets and distribution.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in the construction industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the transport fleet.
• Monitor and improve fleet efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with all legal and safety regulations.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of drivers and planners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

IT literacy

Commercial awareness

Education

CPC in Road Transport Operations

LGV Licence

Job description

Overview

Transport Manager

15 months FTC

Loughborough

40,000 - 50,000 DOE

We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and optimisation of a busy transport operation. You\'ll oversee a fleet of HGV vehicles, a team of drivers, and planning staff, ensuring exceptional service levels, compliance, and operational efficiency. With a significant transport budget to manage, this role offers the chance to drive improvements and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment.

Description of the role:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the transport fleet, ensuring agreed customer service levels are consistently achieved.
• Monitor and improve fleet efficiency, focusing on planning, vehicle utilisation, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maximise profitability of distribution activities through opportunities such as backloading and third-party work.
• Maintain compliance with all legal, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Plan and monitor vehicle maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of drivers, planners, and admin staff.
• Produce and review transport KPIs and financial performance reports.
• Drive a culture of customer service, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CPC holder in Road Transport Operations (National or International).
• Proven experience managing LGV fleets and distribution.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• High IT literacy and confident with transport systems and reporting.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and commercially aware.
• Experience in the construction industry desirable.
• LGV Licence.
• Familiarity with regional markets and key external hauliers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to make a real difference by leading a high-performing fleet, driving operational improvements, and ensuring top-tier customer service, please apply today!