Transport Manager

3sixty Resourcing Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Transport Manager. In this role, you will lead the transport team, manage HGV fleet operations, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. The position offers a salary of up to £50,000 and benefits including a company car, pension, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car

Life insurance

Company pension

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager with strong knowledge of transport legislation.
• Experience managing a transport team confidently.
• Ideally a minimum of five years' experience in transport or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the transport team including Planners, Coordinators, and Company Trainer.
• Oversee all transport operations across the company.
• Manage a large HGV fleet.

Skills

Transport CPC

Transport legislation knowledge

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Transport Management Systems

Communication skills

Job description

Transport Manager

Full Time, Permanent | Peterborough | Up to £50,000 (DOE) + Company car

In a nutshell…

Our client is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to take ownership of their delivery operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective transport while maintaining high standards for all deliveries.

Due to ongoing growth and operational expansion, they are looking for a strong leader to manage their transport team and drive performance improvements across the business.

What's involved for the Transport Manager

• Lead and manage the transport team, including Planners, Coordinators, and the Company Trainer.
• Oversee all transport operations across the company.
• Manage a large HGV fleet.
• Oversee the allocation of drivers and vehicles efficiently, ensuring compliance with driver hours and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to develop strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with subcontractors to allocate work and negotiate rates.
• Ensure all drivers operate in full compliance with EU driving hours and HGV VOSA regulations.
• Conduct disciplinary investigations and interviews alongside the HR Manager.
• Carry out 121s, appraisals, and support team development.
• Manage accident investigations and reporting processes.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, reviewing and renewing contracts and SLAs as required.

What you'll need

• Transport CPC essential
• Proven experience as a Transport Manager with strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.
• Previous experience managing a transport team and dealing confidently with drivers.
• Experience in contract management, renewals, and negotiations (advantageous).
• Experience in FMCG sectors (frozen, chilled, or ambient food) desirable but not essential.
• Experience managing an HGV fleet.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while remaining decisive and flexible.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Transport Management Systems.
• Ideally a minimum of five years' experience in a transport or logistics environment.

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)
• Monday - Friday 8/8:30am - 5pm (flexible)
• Company electric or hybrid car
• Life insurance x2
• Excellent office working environment
• Company pension
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Free parking
• Career development opportunities

Applications from outside the UK will not be considered.

Should you be interested in this Transport Manager role position then please apply within.

3Sixty Resourcing Ltd is an independent recruitment consultancy based in Peterborough supplying permanent and contract personnel across the UK.