Transport Manager

Hexagon Recruitment Partners; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Transport Manager in Tilbury, UK to lead operations, manage driver teams, and ensure compliance with transport legislation. This hands-on role requires strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to scheduling and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport management role.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation and compliance.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transport function ensuring efficient operations.
• Manage daily scheduling and routing of vehicles.
• Monitor key metrics for performance and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Driver management

Scheduling

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Hexagon Recruitment Partners is working on behalf of a dynamic and rapidly expanding logistics company specialising in distribution and palletised freight. They are seeking an experienced, proactive Transport Manager to join the team and take ownership of the transport operation with a strong hands‑on focus.

About the Role

As Transport Manager, you will lead the transport function, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable operation of distribution and pallet delivery services. You will be actively involved in day-to-day operations not just overseeing, but rolling your sleeves up as part of the team. From driver management, scheduling, vehicle maintenance, to warehouse interface and pallet logistics youll have oversight and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the driver team (HGV and light goods) to achieve performance, compliance and service standards.
• Manage daily scheduling and routing of vehicles for distribution and palletised freight, ensuring timely deliveries and cost‑efficient operation.
• Monitor key metrics such as delivery performance, fleet utilisation, fuel costs, driver hours, and pallet loads.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, DVSA requirements, operator licence obligations, drivers hours and tachograph rules.

Oversee vehicle maintenance, servicing and...