Transport Manager

JR United Kingdom; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials manufacturer in Loughborough is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee and manage transport operations. The role includes ensuring compliance with regulations, managing budgets, and leading a team of drivers and transport staff. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in transport management and be proficient in Transport Management Systems. This position offers competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

25 days holiday entitlement

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits and perkbox

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management.
• Strong knowledge of transport regulations, compliance, and fleet management.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day transport operations, ensuring deliveries are on time and cost-effective.
• Control transport budgets, fuel usage, and operational costs.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and fleet performance.

Skills

Transport management

Knowledge of transport regulations

Leadership skills

Budget management

Proficient in Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Education

CPC in Road Haulage/Passenger Transport or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Tremco CPG UK manufactures high performance building materials to solve the complex challenges faced by today’s construction industry. With over 1,400 employees across Europe, we are committed to shaping a world where buildings and structures save energy, last longer and exceed sustainability benchmarks.

We are seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee and manage our transport operations. This role is integral to ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient movement of goods and services across our network.

Duties Include:

• Lead day to day transport operations, ensuring deliveries are on time and cost-effective.
• Manage and optimise routes, schedules, and vehicle utilisation.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, health & safety, and licensing requirements.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and fleet performance.
• Recruit, develop, and manage drivers and transport staff.
• Control transport budgets, fuel usage, and operational costs.
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver excellent customer service

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management.
• Strong knowledge of transport regulations, compliance, and fleet management.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Proficient in Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office.
• CPC in Road Haulage/Passenger Transport or equivalent is highly desirable.

Salary & Benefits:

• A competitive annual salary.
• Lucrative performance-based bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday entitlement (excluding bank holidays) increasing to 27 days holiday following length of service with the business.
• A range of attractive benefits (pension, life assurance, private medical, enhanced family friendly leave, flexible benefits and perkbox).

Become part of our team and shape the future of Tremco CPG UK!

The Company is committed to the principle of equal opportunities and is opposed to any form of unfair discrimination on the grounds of race, sex or marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics’, age, religion, or belief. Candidates will be chosen on the basis of their ability and suitability for the role.