Transport Manager

Mj Quinn; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

MJ Quinn is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee safe, compliant and efficient transport operations across South Wales. The role focuses on fleet compliance, vehicle availability and operational excellence to support key business objectives.

In this permanent, full-time position you will manage licence compliance, driver records and vehicle maintenance while coordinating with operational teams. The package includes a company vehicle and a Monday–Friday day pattern.

Qualifications

• Transport manager CPC qualified.
• Level 3 Transport management qualification.
• Previous experience in a Transport Manager or Fleet Management role.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain compliance with the company’s Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence.
• Ensure all vehicles, trailers and plant equipment remain roadworthy, compliant and available for operational requirements.
• Monitor and manage driver compliance, including licence checks, driver assessments and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules, inspections, defect reporting and repair programmes.
• Conduct fleet audits and compliance reviews.
• Investigate vehicle incidents and manage corrective actions where required.
• Support fleet planning and vehicle utilisation across the region.
• Manage telematics systems and vehicle tracking data.
• Liaise with suppliers, maintenance providers and operational teams.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety and compliance throughout the fleet operation.

Skills

CPC qualification

Transport management

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Problem-solving

IT skills

Communication

Education

Transport manager CPC qualified

Level 3 Transport management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Manager

Location: South Wales

Salary: £37,000 per annum + Company Vehicle

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Expected Start Date: 5th January 2027

Join Our Team as a Transport Manager

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Manager to oversee the safe, compliant and efficient management of our transport operations across South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Transport Manager to join a growing organisation where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring fleet compliance, vehicle availability and operational excellence. Working closely with operational teams, you’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance whilst supporting the delivery of key business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain compliance with the company’s Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence.
• Ensure all vehicles, trailers and plant equipment remain roadworthy, compliant and available for operational requirements.
• Monitor and manage driver compliance, including licence checks, driver assessments and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules, inspections, defect reporting and repair programmes.
• Conduct fleet audits and compliance reviews.
• Investigate vehicle incidents and manage corrective actions where required.
• Support fleet planning and vehicle utilisation across the region.
• Manage telematics systems and vehicle tracking data.
• Liaise with suppliers, maintenance providers and operational teams.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety and compliance throughout the fleet operation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Transport manager CPC qualified
• Level 3 Transport management qualification
• Previous experience in a Transport Manager or Fleet Management position.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Company vehicle
• Monday to Friday working pattern (7:00am - 3:00pm)
• Permanent, full-time position
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and progression

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

MJ Quinn is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that all employees, customers, suppliers, and visitors are treated equally and fairly and not discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnerships, pregnancy & Maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

MJ Quinn welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of their background, disability or gender and is committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.