Transport Manager

Day Group; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% non-contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Day Group is seeking a Transport Manager to lead our nationwide transport operations, overseeing depot teams and driver performance while ensuring safety, compliance, and high service standards. The role reports to the Group Transport Manager and focuses on fleet compliance and continuous improvement across sites.

The ideal candidate will have CPC in Road Haulage, a valid LGV licence, and proven leadership within transport or logistics.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in transport or logistics with multi-site responsibility.
• CPC in Road Haulage is essential.
• Valid LGV licence and strong knowledge of Operator Licence requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport staff across multiple depots to ensure safe, legal operation of the fleet.
• Recruit, develop, and support drivers across sites.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence, Company policies and transport legislation.

Skills

Leadership

CPC Road Haulage

LGV Licence

Communication

IOSH

Driver development

Fleet compliance

Performance management

Job description

Monday to Friday, working hours to be agreed locally.

Bonus

Discretionary Annual and Christmas Bonuses

About the Role

Join Day Group as a Transport Manager and play a key role in leading our transport operations across multiple depots nationwide. Reporting to the Group Transport Manager, you'll be responsible for managing transport personnel, maintaining fleet compliance, and ensuring the safe, legal, and efficient operation of our LGV fleet.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll work closely with drivers, operational teams, and transport colleagues to ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service are consistently maintained. You'll be responsible for developing driver performance, supporting fleet operations, and ensuring compliance with Operator Licence requirements and Company procedures.

The role offers excellent variety and will suit an experienced transport professional who is passionate about leadership, road transport compliance, and operational excellence.

Person Specification

We are looking for an experienced and motivated transport professional with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage people within a transport or logistics environment.

You'll be confident leading teams across multiple locations, building positive relationships with drivers, and maintaining high standards of performance, safety, and compliance. A proactive and approachable management style, combined with excellent communication and decision-making skills, will be essential for success in this role.

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of transport legislation and operator licence compliance and will be committed to supporting and developing drivers throughout their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage transport staff across allocated depots, ensuring the safe, legal, and compliant operation of the Company's truck fleet
• Recruit, develop, retain, and support teams of drivers operating across multiple locations
• Ensure drivers comply with Operator Licence requirements, Company policies, and transport legislation
• Promote high standards of driver conduct, professionalism, and performance
• Apply Company disciplinary procedures where required
• Complete incident investigations, reports, and corrective actions in collaboration with relevant departments
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and safety checks
• Carry out driver inductions, performance reviews, and annual appraisals
• Deliver toolbox talks and driver engagement activities across multiple sites
• Prepare and submit driver wage returns whilst monitoring costs and overtime expenditure
• Work closely with in-house driver trainers to support training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide holiday cover by driving an LGV vehicle when operationally required

Skills and Experience

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Positive, approachable, and professional management style
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage
• Ability to be named as a CPC holder on the Company's Operator Licence
• Valid LGV Licence
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage performance, compliance, and operational priorities effectively
• IOSH qualification or willingness to obtain
• Experience within aggregates, construction materials, logistics, or heavy haulage operations
• Experience conducting investigations, performance reviews, and disciplinary processes
• Experience delivering training, toolbox talks, or driver development programmes
• Knowledge of fleet compliance, vehicle safety inspections, and Operator Licence obligations

Why Join Day Group?

Day Group is one of the South's leading suppliers of primary and recycled aggregates, built on a reputation for quality, reliability, and service.

Our transport operation is fundamental to the success of the business, with vehicles and drivers supporting customers across multiple regions every day. As a Transport Manager, you'll play an important leadership role, helping to develop our drivers, maintain compliance standards, and ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of our fleet.

We're proud of the people behind our success and actively support learning, progression, and development, providing opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career within a well-established and growing business.

9% non-contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site parking

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Day Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.