Transport Manager

Wolseley UK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant in the UK is looking for a full-time Transport Manager based in Darlington. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a transport team to provide safe and efficient services while ensuring compliance with transport legislation. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, proven experience in a Transport Manager role, and a Certificate of Professional Competence in Transport is desirable. Competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing with service

Generous pension scheme

Potential to earn bonuses

Enhanced maternity/adoption leave

Access to healthcare

Cycle to Work scheme

Online and high street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager role with strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transport team for safe and efficient services.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation.
• Manage route planning and vehicle tracking.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Drive improvements in cost control and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Knowledge of transport legislation

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence in Transport (CPC)

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Transport Manager - Darlington - Supply Chain

So, who are we?

We are the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award‑winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention?

In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity/adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As a Transport Manager based in Darlington, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the transport team to deliver safe, efficient, and on‑time services for our customers.
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation and company policies while promoting a positive safety culture.
• Managing route planning, driver scheduling, and real‑time vehicle tracking to optimise performance.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to maintain service excellence.
• Driving improvements in fleet utilisation, cost control, and operational standards.

The role is full‑time, working 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager role with strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.
• Certificate of Professional Competence in Transport (CPC) is desirable.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience in performance management and coaching.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Knowledge of FORS and Earned Recognition standards, plus experience in collision investigation processes.

We look forward to receiving your application!