Transport Manager

Forces Recruitment Solutions Group Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Manager in Tees Valley to oversee a diverse fleet of vehicles. The ideal candidate will have prior transport management experience, strong knowledge of multi-drop distribution, and impressive leadership skills. The role includes responsibilities like monitoring compliance, managing driver standards, and ensuring fleet efficiency. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £50,000, and benefits are to be discussed in the interview.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Transport Manager.
• Experience in multi-drop distribution.
• FORS and other relevant compliance experience.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage 10 commercial vehicles and company cars.
• Brief/debrief drivers and assist with purchase orders.
• Promote positive HSE culture and manage investigations.
• Monitor driver standards and vehicle defects.
• Oversee departmental administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Geographical knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer-oriented

Proactive

Adaptability

Job description

A large UK cable supplier is seeking a Transport Manager to manage a fleet of vehicles of varying sizes and help improve business growth. The Transport Manager will have previous experience working in a similar position and have experience in multi-drop distribution. In addition, the Transport Manager will have good geographical knowledge, experience in fleet compliance such as FORS, and excellent leadership, communication and managerial skills.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for 10 commercial vehicles and company cars of varying sizes
• Brief / debrief drivers
• Assist with the raising of purchase orders
• Record keeping
• Occasionally assist in disciplinary procedures
• Promote positive HSE culture
• Manage investigations into any operational incidents
• Seek continuous improvements in all areas of performance, including vehicle utilisation and running efficiencies, repair and maintenance spend, training and compliance
• Monitor vehicle defects and driver infringements
• Keep a clean and well-maintained fleet and monitor driver standards
• Liaise with warehouse/production operations managers
• Oversee administrative responsibilities of the department, rotas, disciplinaries, holidays, absenteeism, recruitment, etc.

Knowledge, skills and qualifications

Essential

• Have previous work experience as a Transport Manager
• Previous experience in multi-drop distribution
• Is experienced in FORS and any other relevant compliance in fleet management
• Good geographical knowledge
• Excellent leadership, communication, time and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and character
• Proactive and adaptable
• Driven, focused, customer‑oriented, and commercially aware

Desirables

• Lorry Loader experience

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000

Benefits: To be discussed at the interview