Transport Manager

Personnel Link Employment Group; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport and logistics company based in Waltham Cross is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead their busy team. As a Transport Manager, you will manage transport staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in transport management, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate a team. This role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to improve operational efficiency in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional working environment

Opportunity for team development

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a transport, fleet, or logistics team.
• Experience managing budgets and improving operational efficiency.
• Good communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of transport staff and managers.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules and transport regulations.
• Plan routes and schedules for vehicles.

Skills

Transport operations knowledge

Budget management

Team motivation

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Transport Manager

Location: Waltham Cross

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, standard daytime hours

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to lead a busy transport and logistics team. You will oversee a team of managers and transport colleagues, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while maintaining excellent service to customers.

This role suits candidates with experience in fleet management, transport operations, logistics, or distribution environments.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a team of transport staff and managers
• Make sure the team follows Health and Safety rules and transport regulations
• Plan routes and schedules for vehicles to work efficiently
• Keep track of budgets and costs
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Make sure paperwork and records are completed on time
• Support staff with training, development, and performance
• Work with warehouse or operations teams to keep things running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing a transport, fleet, or logistics team
• Knowledge of transport operations and compliance requirements
• Experience managing budgets and improving operational efficiency
• Good communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate and develop a team

Who Might Suit This Role

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in transport, logistics, or distribution operations who enjoy managing people, processes, and vehicles in a busy environment and to candidates who previously worked as Logistics Manager, Fleet Manager, Distribution Manager, Operations Manager.

Why Join

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Lead and develop a skilled and motivated team
• Opportunity to improve operational efficiency and processes
• Professional, supportive working environment