Transport Manager

Holcim; Port Glasgow; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 65.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Bonus

Annual leave

Health benefits

Family benefits

Mentor program

Remote GP service

Career progression

Resumo da vaga

Holcim UK is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead transport operations across four regional sites from Bardon Hill. You will manage a team of around 30 drivers and a fleet of about 20 vehicles, ensuring regulatory compliance and high service standards.

You will drive safety culture, optimise operations, and maintain strong relationships with franchise partners and third‑party haulers, delivering efficient, on‑time deliveries while adhering to UK transport legislation.

Qualificações

• Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) qualification.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Proven experience in transport management, logistics or heavy fleet operations.
• Experience managing company drivers and third-party haulage or franchise operators.
• Knowledge of UK Operator Licensing, driver hours, tachographs and vehicle maintenance compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee transport compliance, ensuring adherence to UK legislation and Operator Licence requirements.
• Lead a team of drivers, promoting safety and coaching performance.
• Manage relationships with franchise operators and external haulage providers.
• Coordinate transport across Bardon, Cauldon, Croft and Peterborough to improve efficiency.
• Drive fleet operations with emphasis on safety, reliability and customer focus.

Conhecimentos

Transport Manager CPC

UK driving licence

Experience in transport management

People management

Descrição da vaga

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced transport professional with a passion for fleet management, compliance and team leadership?
Holcim UK is looking for a proactive and driven Transport Manager to lead transport operations across our Aggregates and Asphalt business based out of Bardon Hill
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for the legal compliance, safety, performance and efficiency of our transport operations across four regional locations. You’ll lead a team of around 30 company drivers, manage a diverse fleet of around 20 vehicles and oversee third-party haulage and franchise partners, ensuring our operations consistently meet the highest standards.
As Transport Manager, you will take ownership of our fleet operations, ensuring full compliance with UK transport legislation and Operator Licence requirements while delivering safe, reliable and efficient transport services.

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet Compliance, Safety & Maintenance: Take responsibility for transport compliance, ensuring adherence to UK legislation, Operator Licence requirements, driver hours and vehicle maintenance standards. Oversee the safety, servicing and maintenance of a diverse fleet of 20 vehicles across all sites.
• Driver & Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of 30 drivers, promoting a strong safety culture while overseeing training, performance, fuel efficiency and tachograph compliance.
• Third-Party & Franchise Management: Manage relationships with franchise operators and external haulage providers, ensuring high service standards, regulatory compliance and adherence to Holcim UK’s site safety policies.
• Multi-Site Transport Operations: Coordinate transport and logistics across Bardon, Cauldon, Croft and Peterborough, driving operational efficiency, improving vehicle turnaround times and ensuring reliable, customer-focused deliveries.
• You’ll be a confident and organised transport professional who combines strong leadership skills with a thorough understanding of fleet compliance and transport legislation.

You Will Have

• A Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) qualification
• A valid UK driving licence
• Proven experience in transport management, logistics or heavy fleet operations
• Experience managing company drivers and third-party haulage or franchise operators
• Knowledge of UK Operator Licensing, driver hours, tachographs and vehicle maintenance compliance
• Strong communication, organisational and people-management skills
• A proactive approach to health, safety, compliance and continuous improvement
• The ability to manage multiple sites, competing priorities and external supplier relationships effectively

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.