Transport Manager

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Nottingham is seeking a proactive Transport Manager to lead logistics operations for a key contract. This role demands strong compliance knowledge and people management skills. The ideal candidate will oversee vehicle compliance, manage training, and ensure payroll accuracy while driving continuous improvement initiatives. A salary of up to £45,000 plus benefits is offered for this position.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance and HR processes.
• Excellent knowledge of RTWTD and tachograph rules.
• In-depth knowledge of transport legislation and operator compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vehicle and driver compliance with legal standards.
• Manage training schedules and audits.
• Lead FORS compliance efforts and prepare for audits.
• Investigate accidents and document QHSE reports.
• Monitor driver hours and compliance using Tachomaster.
• Manage HR responsibilities including absence management.
• Ensure payroll accuracy through timesheet entry.
• Track backhaul activities for reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Champion safety through effective tools and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement via team engagement.

Skills

Transport management

Compliance knowledge

People management skills

Health & safety standards

Data management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Logistics done differently.

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Transport Manager to lead our logistics operations for the Ibstock contract at XPO. This role is ideal for someone with strong compliance knowledge, people management skills, and a passion for operational excellence.

Pay, benefits and more

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £45,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday, as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Oversee vehicle and driver compliance, conducting weekly audits and ensuring all legal and company standards are met.
• Manage training schedules and audits, ensuring all team members are up to date with required certifications and briefings.
• Lead FORS compliance efforts and ensure readiness for audits.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring thorough documentation and QHSE reporting via Evotix.
• Monitor driver hours and Working Time Directive compliance using Tachomaster, working closely with the Compliance Manager.
• Manage HR responsibilities including absence management, welfare reviews, occupational health referrals, and disciplinary/grievance processes.
• Ensure payroll accuracy through timesheet entry and resolution of pay queries.
• Track and report backhaul activities, providing data to Finance and supporting operational reporting through PowerPoint presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships across XPO and Ibstock sites.
• Champion safety by ensuring all tools and procedures are used effectively and consistently.
• Support continuous improvement through regular team meetings, AMP reviews, and toolbox talks.

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, HR processes, and health & safety standards.
• Excellent knowledge of RTWTD, tachograph rules and regulations, understanding of the fleet maintenance.
• In depth knowledge of transport road legislation Operator License Compliance and digital tachographs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive performance across a team.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.