Transport Manager

V3 Recruitment LTD; Sheet; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

V3 Recruitment LTD is seeking a Transport Manager to lead depot operations in the UK, with responsibility for vehicle and driver management, budgeting, and service excellence. The role covers scaling transport operations, implementing telematics, and improving planning accuracy across a growing fleet.

Key focus areas include route optimisation, monthly leadership reporting, and ensuring health and safety compliance while delivering best-in-class customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing and scaling transport operations across new geographical regions.
• Strong knowledge of multi-drop route optimisation, particularly within London and the surrounding areas, to maximise delivery performance and efficiency.
• The ability to produce clear and structured monthly reporting for the Operations Director and senior leadership team.
• Excellent Excel skills to deliver quality reports and root-cause analysis.
• A can-do attitude to ensure our customers receive best-in-class service.

Responsibilities

• Lead depot transport operations to deliver on-time, cost-effective service.
• Oversee driver administration, compliance checks and performance.
• Drive fleet expansion and telematics implementation.
• Collaborate with IT to automate ERP -> MaxOptra transport planning.
• Develop monthly performance reporting for leadership and KPI tracking.
• Maintain health, safety and compliance across the depot.

Skills

Multi-drop route optimisation

Transport operations scaling

Excel reporting & analytics

Can-do attitude

Tools

MaxOptra

ERP systems

Job description

Please note the depot is currently in Fareham but will be moving to Havant next year.

Transport Manager - Key Responsibilities & Projects

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving Operational improvements and supporting the strategic growth of the Transport function. Key projects and responsibilities will include:

Projects

• Review and identifying areas for improvement across the current fleet operation (6 x 3.5T vans), ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness within the first 4-8 weeks
• Leading, in collaboration with the IT department, the implementation of automation between the company's ERP system and MaxOptra to streamline transport planning and operational processes, with delivery targeted by Q4 2026.
• Managing the planned expansion of the fleet from 6 vehicles to 12+ within the next 18 months, supporting increased geographical coverage and service capability.
• Implement telematics for all vehicles Q4 2026

Driver Management

• Oversee driver administration including licence checks, working time records, and medical declarations.
• Manage driver performance, compliance with hours and rest regulations, and defect reporting.
• Support disciplinary, absence management, and performance improvement processes.

Vehicle Management

• Ensure all vehicles are maintained in a roadworthy condition and serviced on time
• Verify insurance, height indicators, payload notifications, are up to date.
• Daily checks are completed by Drivers

Operational Leadership

• Manage depot transport operations to deliver on-time, efficient, and cost-effective service.
• Develop strong working relationships with Customers, Drivers, and Internal teams.
• Monitor budgets and cost controls
• Deliver best in class customer service and ensure operational excellence.
• Being able to Achieve KPI's consistently

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Encourage a strong Health & Safety culture.
• Investigate and report incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Provide the necessary coaching, guidance, and leadership to maintain a safe workplace for all staff and drivers.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in implementing and scaling transport operations across new geographical regions.
• Strong knowledge of multi-drop route optimisation, particularly within London and the surrounding areas, to maximise delivery performance and efficiency.
• The ability to produce clear and structured monthly reporting for the Operations Director and senior leadership team, supporting strategic decision‑making and performance monitoring.
• Excellent Excel Skills to deliver quality report and root‑cause analysis
• A can‑do Attitude which to always ensure our customer receive best in class service

Key Metrics

• Measuring Failed deliveries %
• Ave Drop time duration - (mins)
• Ave Time between Drops - (mins)
• Delivery Cost per Sales Order (£)