Transport Manager

The People Pod; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Company Pension

Ongoing Professional Development

Career Progression

Supportive Leadership Team

Stable, Growing Business

Job summary

The People Pod is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead a busy transport operation in the North West. You will manage a mixed fleet of HGVs and 100+ light commercial vehicles, ensuring full DVSA and Operator Licence compliance and driving continuous improvement in fleet performance.

This hands-on leadership role requires close collaboration with Operations, HSEQ and Workshop teams to keep vehicles available, compliant and on schedule, while delivering safe and efficient operations

Qualifications

• Proven transport or fleet management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of DVSA and Operator Licence compliance.
• Experience managing HGV and commercial vehicle fleets.
• Strong understanding of PMI, vehicle defect management, driver licence compliance and daily walk-around inspections.
• Knowledge of domestic drivers' hours regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of a mixed fleet of HGVs and 100+ light commercial vehicles.
• Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations and Operator Licence obligations.
• Manage PMIs, servicing, MOTs and vehicle maintenance schedules.
• Oversee daily vehicle defect reporting and ensure repairs are completed promptly.
• Manage driver licence checks, Driver CPC records and ongoing compliance.
• Ensure daily walk-around checks are completed and recorded correctly.
• Monitor domestic drivers hours compliance and tachograph requirements where applicable.
• Work closely with Operations to maximise fleet availability and minimise downtime.
• Manage external maintenance providers, workshops and transport suppliers.
• Investigate transport incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Produce fleet compliance reports and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Fleet management

DVSA compliance

HGV fleets

Walk-around inspections

Driver licensing compliance

Hours regulations

Job description

Transport Manager

GBP45,000 - GBP60,000 + Company Vehicle + Benefits

North West Full Time

Lead Fleet Compliance. Keep Operations Moving. Make a Real Impact.

We're recruiting on behalf of an established yet growing business looking for an experienced Transport Manager to lead its busy transport operation.

Managing a mixed fleet of HGVs, grab wagons, specialist vehicles and more than 100 light commercial vehicles, you'll take ownership of fleet compliance, driver management and vehicle availability, ensuring the business operates safely, efficiently and in full compliance with DVSA and Operator Licence requirements.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work closely with Operations, HSEQ and Workshop teams to keep a demanding fleet moving every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of a mixed fleet of HGVs and 100+ light commercial vehicles.
• Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations and Operator Licence obligations.
• Manage PMIs (Preventative Maintenance Inspections), servicing, MOTs and vehicle maintenance schedules.
• Oversee daily vehicle defect reporting and ensure repairs are completed promptly.
• Manage driver licence checks, Driver CPC records and ongoing compliance.
• Ensure daily walk-around checks are completed and recorded correctly.
• Monitor domestic drivers' hours compliance and tachograph requirements where applicable.
• Work closely with Operations to maximise fleet availability and minimise downtime.
• Manage external maintenance providers, workshops and transport suppliers.
• Investigate transport incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Produce fleet compliance reports and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

About You

You'll ideally have experience managing a busy commercial fleet within sectors such as:

• Utilities
• Civil Engineering
• Highways
• Construction
• Infrastructure
• Waste & Recycling
• Plant Hire
• Logistics

You'll also bring:

• Proven Transport or Fleet Management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of DVSA and Operator Licence compliance.
• Experience managing HGV and commercial vehicle fleets.
• Strong understanding of PMIs, vehicle defect management, driver licence compliance and daily walk-around inspections.
• Knowledge of domestic drivers' hours regulations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style.

Desirable

• National Transport Manager CPC
• Experience managing grab wagons or specialist fleet vehicles.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Utilities or civil engineering sector experience.

What's On Offer

• GBP45,000 - GBP60,000 Salary
• Company Vehicle
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Professional Development
• Career Progression
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Stable, Growing Business

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical transport function within a successful infrastructure business.

You'll play a key role in ensuring fleet safety, compliance and operational performance while working alongside an experienced leadership team committed to continuous improvement.