Transport Manager

Right Now Recruitment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Achievable bonus scheme

Enhanced benefits

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Right Now Group is partnering with a trusted family-owned organisation to recruit a Transport Manager (CPC Qualified) for the Wellingborough region. You will report to the Head of Transport and oversee fleet operations, compliance, and driver management across multiple depots.

The role emphasises operational excellence in a hands-on capacity. The ideal candidate has CPC qualification, an LGV licence, and a track record of leading transport teams within construction, utilities, waste or

Qualifications

• Experience in Transport Management, ideally in construction/utilities/waste.
• CPC qualification and LGV licence held with strong compliance knowledge.
• Proven track record of leading and empowering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute transport strategies aligned with business goals.
• Raise standards in fleet, legal and driver compliance.
• Lead and develop the transport team across multiple depots.
• Drive operational excellence with a hands-on approach.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Team empowerment

Strategic planning

Driver management

Performance management

Education

CPC qualification

LGV licence

Job description

Right Now Group is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with a prestigious and trusted family-owned organisation that operates multiple depots and maintains a substantial fleet throughout the southern region of the country.

The position of Transport Manager (CPC Qualified) represents a pivotal career opportunity. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Transport and will play a key role in enhancing our client's already exemplary transport operation.

Such opportunities are rare, given the low turnover within the Transport team, making this an ideal time to join.

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Title: Transport Manager

Location: Wellingborough

Package: Highly competitive with excellent benefits

The Transport Manager will be responsible for developing and executing strategies in line with our clients strategic objectives. This is a hands-on role in raising standards and improving Fleet, Legal and Compliance. You will be the standard-bearer for operational excellence.

What will you need?

• Previous experience in a Transport Management role, ideally within Construction, Utilities, Waste or Recycling
• Experience in managing Fleet compliance and drivers.
• Proven track record in leading and empowering teams.
• Exposure to managing Transport operations across multiple offices/depots across a region.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Motivated with the ability to instil confidence in others and manage individual performance.
• CPC qualification and exemplary knowledge of drivers, transport operations and driver and vehicle compliance.
• Desire to become a product/service expert.
• LGV licence or equivalent.

What is on offer:

• A highly competitive salary and achievable bonus scheme.
• Enhanced benefits
• Extensive and dedicated training by industry experts.
• Support through relevant qualifications and studies.
• Further career development and growth opportunities.
• Family values, you are not just a number.