Transport Manager

Fleet News group; Staines-upon-Thames, Hythe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

On-call pay

Holiday entitlement 25 days

Benefits package

Job summary

CV-Library is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee two depots in Staines and Hythe, supervising around 25 drivers and a fleet. The role requires CPC licensing, strong leadership, and the ability to ensure compliance and efficient operation across sites.

You will work with planning and fleet teams to maximise performance, manage stakeholder relationships, and promote a robust health and safety culture within a well-established logistics operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in transport/logistics environments.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation and operator licence requirements.
• Proven ability to build relationships with drivers, planning teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two transport depots and ~25 drivers.
• Ensure compliance with transport laws and operator licence requirements.
• Monitor fleet utilisation and performance for efficiency.
• Lead driver engagement, performance and absence management.
• Collaborate with planning and fleet teams to deliver operational excellence.
• Resolve day-to-day transport challenges professionally.
• Promote health, safety and compliance culture.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

National CPC qualification

Job description

• Location: Staines, Surrey
• County: Surrey
• Job Type: Permanent
• Reference: 225776248
• Company: CV-Library

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.

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.

• 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.

Job Offer

• 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.

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