Transport Manager

Winsearch; Market Weighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Winsearch are recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to join an established and growing transport business in East Riding of Yorkshire. The role focuses on safe, compliant and efficient operation of an HGV fleet, with responsibility for day-to-day management and regulatory compliance.

You will lead driver teams, manage Operator Licence and DVSA compliance, and oversee tachograph/WTD, maintenance and ADR/dangerous-goods operations.

Qualifications

• CPC required for road haulage management.
• Strong knowledge of UK Operator Licensing and DVSA requirements.
• Experience with ADR/dangerous-goods transport is essential.
• Tanker or liquid-bulk transport experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day HGV transport operations
• Leading and developing drivers and transport personnel
• Maintaining Operator Licence and DVSA compliance
• Managing drivers' hours, WTD and tachograph compliance
• Overseeing vehicle maintenance, inspections, defects and planned maintenance
• Managing ADR/dangerous-goods transport operations
• Managing tanker/liquid-bulk transport operations
• Ensuring driver licences, qualifications and training remain compliant
• Driver induction, coaching, training and competency
• SHEQ/HSEQ compliance, including risk assessments and incident investigations
• Environmental compliance and emergency-response procedures
• Monitoring fleet utilisation, costs and operational performance
• Improving transport efficiency and compliance
• Maintaining strong customer and internal stakeholder relationships
• Supporting continuous improvement across the operation

Skills

Transport management

HGV experience

DVSA compliance knowledge

Driver hours and tachographs

Leadership

Education

Transport Manager CPC - Road Haulage

Job description

Transport Manager

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Winsearch are recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to join an established and growing transport business.

This is a key operational management position with responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient running of a specialist HGV transport operation.

We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager with a strong background in road haulage, transport compliance and specialist transport operations.

Experience within ADR/dangerous-goods transport and tanker or liquid-bulk operations is required for this position. This reflects the specialist requirements in the client's brief.

The Role

As Transport Manager, you will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the transport operation, working closely with drivers, operational teams, customers and senior management.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day HGV transport operations
• Leading and developing drivers and transport personnel
• Maintaining Operator Licence and DVSA compliance
• Managing drivers' hours, WTD and tachograph compliance
• Overseeing vehicle maintenance, inspections, defects and planned maintenance
• Managing ADR/dangerous-goods transport operations
• Managing tanker/liquid-bulk transport operations
• Ensuring driver licences, qualifications and training remain compliant
• Driver induction, coaching, training and competency
• SHEQ/HSEQ compliance, including risk assessments, safe systems of work, incident investigation and corrective actions
• Supporting environmental compliance and emergency-response procedures
• Monitoring fleet utilisation, costs and operational performance
• Improving transport efficiency and compliance
• Maintaining strong customer and internal stakeholder relationships
• Supporting continuous improvement across the operation

What We Are Looking For

• Transport Manager CPC - Road Haulage
• Demonstrable HGV transport management experience
• Strong knowledge of UK Operator Licensing and DVSA requirements
• ADR/dangerous-goods transport experience
• Tanker or liquid-bulk transport experience
• Strong knowledge of drivers' hours, tachographs and Working Time Regulations
• Vehicle maintenance and fleet compliance experience
• Experience managing HGV drivers and transport teams
• Strong SHEQ/HSEQ and transport Health & Safety knowledge
• Confident leadership and decision-making skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to transport management
• Experience within commercial / hire & reward haulage would be highly advantageous.
• DGSA, IOSH/NEBOSH, ISO or SQAS experience would also be advantageous.
• Candidates currently working as a Transport Manager, Transport Operations Manager, Senior Transport Manager or Fleet/Operations Manager may be suitable, providing they hold the relevant Transport Manager CPC and have the required specialist transport experience.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established transport business where you'll have a broad remit across transport operations, fleet, compliance, SHEQ, safety, training and people development.

£45,000 - £55,000 DOE

East Riding of Yorkshire

Permanent | Full-time

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