Transport Manager

Loom Talent; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management firm based in Skelmersdale seeks an experienced Transport Manager. The role involves ensuring compliance and efficiency in fleet operations, supervising drivers, and optimising logistics. Candidates must be CPC qualified, with a strong background in transport management and knowledge of UK transport legislation. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £45k base. Join the team to enhance fleet performance and drive continuous improvements in operations.

Qualifications

• CPC qualification (National or International) is essential.
• Proven experience in a transport supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily fleet operations, ensuring adherence to Operator Licence requirements.
• Supervise and support drivers, monitoring tachograph data.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and route/load optimisation.

Skills

CPC qualification

Experience in transport supervisory role

Knowledge of UK transport legislation

Driver management

Efficiency improvements

Job description

Job Title: Transport Manager
Salary: Up to £45k base salary + Comp
Location: Skelmersdale

Role Summary

The Transport Manager will be a CPC‑qualified transport professional responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a small fleet based in Skelmersdale. The role will focus on maximising driver and fleet performance, driving logistics efficiencies and identifying continuous improvement opportunities across transport operations. While transport and logistics will remain the core focus of the role, there may be occasions where the post holder is required to support mill production planning during periods of ASH cover.

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet Operations & Compliance: Manage daily fleet operations, ensuring adherence to Operator Licence requirements, driver hours regulations and company policies.
• Driver Management & Performance: Supervise, support and develop drivers, monitoring tachograph data and implementing corrective actions to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Vehicle & Route Management: Oversee vehicle maintenance, defect reporting and route/load optimisation to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement & Collaboration: Maintain transport records, track KPIs, promote health and safety and work with cross‑functional teams to enhance logistics performance.

Key Experience

• CPC qualification (National or International) is essential.
• Proven experience in a transport supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance.
• Experience managing drivers within a small fleet operation.
• Evidence of delivering efficiency improvements and enhanced transport performance.