Transport Manager

Michael Page; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car from day one

On-call rota compensation

Mon-Fri pattern

Job summary

Michael Page represents a well-established logistics operator seeking a CPC-qualified Transport Manager to oversee operations across Staines-upon-Thames and Hythe. You will lead a team of drivers and the fleet, ensuring compliance, efficiency and strong stakeholder relationships.

The role covers two depots with ~25 drivers, a focus on fleet utilisation, and ensuring operator licence compliance. A Monday–Friday pattern, company car from day one, and on-call rota responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• A valid National CPC qualification (essential).
• Experience within transport, logistics, distribution, 3PL, pharmaceutical, retail, or related sectors.
• Strong people management experience with the ability to lead and motivate drivers.
• Knowledge of transport compliance, fleet management, and operator licence requirements.
• Experience managing fleet utilisation and operational performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Diplomatic and professional approach to conflict resolution and employee relations.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Confidence to make decisions while building consensus and maintaining positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport operations across two depots.
• Manage a team of drivers across multiple locations (approx. 25 drivers).
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, policies and operator licence requirements.
• Act as Transport Manager named on the Operator Licence.
• Monitor fleet utilisation and operational performance to maximise efficiency.
• Support driver engagement, performance management, absence management and disciplinary processes as required.
• Collaborate with planning and fleet management teams to deliver operational excellence.
• Resolve operational challenges in a pragmatic and professional manner.
• Promote a strong health, safety, and compliance culture across all activities.

Skills

CPC qualification

Leadership

People management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a CPC-qualified Transport Manager to oversee operations across Staines and Hythe, managing drivers, fleet utilisation, compliance, and stakeholder relationships within a well-established logistics business.

Our client is a well-established and highly respected logistics operation providing critical transport services to major UK retail fuel networks. Operating a large fleet across multiple locations nationwide, they pride themselves on delivering safe, reliable, and efficient transport solutions while maintaining a strong people-focused culture.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly respected logistics operation providing critical transport services to major UK retail fuel networks. Operating a large fleet across multiple locations nationwide, they pride themselves on delivering safe, reliable, and efficient transport solutions while maintaining a strong people-focused culture.

Description

As Transport Manager, you will take responsibility for the operational oversight of two transport depots, managing a team of approximately 25 drivers and a fleet of vehicles supporting essential distribution activities.

• Managing and developing a team of drivers across multiple locations.
• Building positive and productive relationships within a unionised workforce environment.
• Ensuring compliance with all transport legislation, company policies, and operator licence requirements.
• Acting as the Transport Manager named on the Operator Licence.
• Monitoring fleet utilisation and operational performance to maximise efficiency.
• Supporting driver engagement, performance management, absence management, and disciplinary processes where required.
• Working collaboratively with planning and fleet management teams to deliver operational excellence.
• Managing day-to-day transport activities and resolving operational challenges in a pragmatic and professional manner.
• Promoting a strong health, safety, and compliance culture across all activities.

Profile

The successful candidate will be an experienced transport professional with strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative management style.

You will possess:

• A valid National CPC qualification (essential).
• Previous experience within transport, logistics, distribution, 3PL, pharmaceutical, retail, or related sectors.
• Strong people management experience with the ability to lead and motivate drivers.
• Knowledge of transport compliance, fleet management, and operator licence requirements.
• Experience managing fleet utilisation and operational performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A diplomatic and professional approach to conflict resolution and employee relations.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• The confidence to make decisions while building consensus and maintaining positive working relationships.

Job Offer

On offer for the successful candidate:

• Salary of £42,000.
• Company car provided from day one.
• Additional payment for participation in the on-call rota (approximately 1 week in every 13).
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Flexible approach to working hours with typical working hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation offering excellent long-term career prospects.
• Supportive leadership team and a collaborative working environment.

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain