Transport Manager

XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions provider is seeking a Transport Manager for their Southeast Region based in Thurrock. This full-time role involves overseeing fuel deliveries, ensuring compliance with legal and safety regulations, and managing driver performance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, experience in transport management, and a CPC. Benefits include up to £45,000 per annum, 25 days holiday, and additional perks like private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in transport management, logistics, or fleet operations, preferably in fuel distribution.
• Experience managing employee relations caseload including investigations, disciplinaries, and grievances.
• Ability to promote a culture of safety among drivers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and efficient fuel deliveries across the region.
• Optimize productivity, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.
• Monitor regional KPIs related to delivery times and vehicle utilization.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify improvement areas.
• Manage employee relations caseload effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CPC (International preferred)

Job description

Company description :

XPO, Inc

Job description :

As part of our continued growth and expansion, were looking for a talented Transport Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis as part of our fuels contract!

This role will cover theSoutheast Region (Thurrock, West London and Crick)You will be expected to visit sites within your region at least once per week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the plan set by the General Manager, within their region. This includes ensuring compliance with all legal and safety regulations, optimising productivity, and engaging and managing driver performance. The role is site based with a focus on regular direct, in person interaction with drivers across the region.

Pay, benefits and more :

Were looking to pay up to £45,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Youll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, private healthcare & dental care scheme and many other benefits.

What youll do on a day-to-day basis :

As an extension to the Thurrock Control Tower operators, ensure timely and efficient fuel deliveries across the region.

Optimise productivity, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.

Co-ordinate with relevant departments to ensure that all vehicles and equipment are registered at the correct terminals and that drivers are appropriately trained for all relevant locations and delivery points.

Monitor and reportonregionalkey performance indicators (KPIs) related to delivery times, fuel consumption, vehicle utilisation, and other operational metrics.

Ensure allregionaloperations complywithCompany policy and current legislationincluding health and safety, environmental standards,and the handlingof hazardous materials.

Promote all safety training programmes, actively encouraging a culture of safety among drivers.Regularly conduct risk assessments and audits to identify areas for improvement.

Develop and implement programmes to enhance driver engagement, satisfaction, and retention including regular Town Hall style meetings.

Oversee driver performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and implementing performance improvement plans as needed.

Consistently review rota and shift patterns to ensure they remain effective and propose adjustments where necessary.

Foster a supportive, inclusive, and communicative work environment, encouraging driver input and ensuring concerns are addressed.

Manage employee relations caseload including investigations, disciplinaries and grievances.

Utilise data and insights to identify trends, implement process improvements, and drive decision-making in conjunction with the control tower.

Collaborate with fleet maintenance teams, workshops and control tower to resolve vehicle issues promptly and ensure efficient use of resources.

What you need to succeed :

• CPC (International preferred)
• Experience in transport management, logistics, or fleet operations, preferably within the fuel or hazardous materials distribution industry.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing, training, and motivating drivers.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing ER caseload including investigations, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Experience working in a Trade Unionised environment.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesnt precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please dont hesitate to let us know.