Transport Manager

FindCore; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Company pension scheme

Job summary

FindCore is recruiting a Transport Manager to take ownership of an established transport and fleet operation from Newark-on-Trent, following the retirement of the current manager.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong compliance knowledge (Operator Licence, DVSA) and a focus on efficiency, fleet performance and service delivery, with a negotiable salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager or senior logistics manager.
• Strong HGV/haulage and fleet operations background.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence, DVSA standards and UK transport law.
• Experience managing and developing drivers and transport teams.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Permanent, full-time position with negotiable salary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport and fleet operation.
• Manage HGVs, trailers and fleet assets.
• Maintain safety, roadworthiness and reliability of vehicles.
• Coordinate servicing, maintenance, MOTs and repairs.
• Monitor budgets, costs and downtime.
• Prepare for DVSA inspections and audits.
• Promote health, safety and accountability across the operation.
• Drive efficiency, profitability and customer service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

DVSA standards

Operator Licence

Tachograph rules

Fleet management

Budget control

Regulatory compliance

Driver development

Job description

Join an established logistics company and take ownership of a busy transport operation from an experienced Transport Manager who is retiring.

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established parcel, pallet and logistics business with the recruitment of a Transport Manager.

Permanent, full-time position based in Newark-on-Trent.

This is a key management appointment created as the current Transport Manager is retiring, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to take ownership of an established transport and fleet operation. The business operates from modern, up-to-date, state-of-the-art facilities and is looking for a hands-on manager who can maintain high standards of compliance while improving efficiency, fleet performance and service delivery.

Fully Negotiable depending on experience + Bonus & Excellent benefits additional benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day transport and fleet operation
• Manage the company’s HGVs, trailers and associated fleet assets
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to high standards of safety, roadworthiness and reliability
• Manage servicing, preventative maintenance inspections, MOTs and repair schedules
• Work closely with external workshops, maintenance providers and suppliers
• Monitor fleet maintenance budgets, repair costs and vehicle downtime
• Oversee vehicle defect reporting and ensure timely corrective action
• Manage vehicle replacement planning, procurement and overall asset utilisation
• Identify opportunities to improve fuel efficiency, reduce operating costs and maximise vehicle availability
• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements and UK transport legislation
• Oversee drivers’ hours, tachograph compliance and Working Time Directive requirements
• Manage driver performance, conduct, training and compliance
• Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance, inspection and compliance records
• Ensure the operation is fully prepared for DVSA inspections and regulatory audits
• Investigate transport-related accidents, incidents and compliance issues
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety and accountability throughout the transport operation
• Work closely with senior management to improve operational efficiency, profitability and customer service

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager, Transport & Fleet Manager or senior logistics manager
• Strong background within HGV transport, haulage, parcels, pallets, freight or logistics
• Excellent knowledge of Operator Licence requirements, DVSA standards and UK transport legislationStrong understanding of drivers’ hours, tachograph regulations and Working Time Directive compliance
• Experience managing and developing drivers and transport teams
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Fully negotiable salary depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Key leadership role within an established and growing logistics business
• Opportunity to take ownership of an established transport and fleet operation
• Supportive management team
• Company pension scheme
• Genuine long-term career progression
• Opportunity to influence fleet strategy, compliance and operational performance