Transport Manager

Pertemps Enfield; Wembley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Enfield is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead transport operations across two sites in Wembley and Harlow. You will be the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of gases and related products.

Reporting to the Regional Transport Manager, you will manage a large transport team, oversee budgets, ensure DVSA compliance and drive continual improvements while building strong relationships with Sales, Production and

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Transport Manager CPC.
• Experience leading multi-site transport operations.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance requirements.
• Experience managing large transport teams.
• Excellent budget management and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence.
• Ensure DVSA regulations, Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation are met.
• Lead and develop transport teams across Wembley and Harlow.
• Drive a proactive safety-first culture and reduce risk.
• Manage daily transport operations including cylinder and specialist gas deliveries.
• Oversee budgets, resource planning and performance improvements.
• Build strong relationships with Sales, Production and Customer Service.
• Manage contractor and third-party supplier performance.
• Lead employee relations activities and union engagement where required.

Skills

Transport Manager CPC

Multi-site ops

Operator Licence compliance

Leading large teams

Budget management

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Transport Manager

Location: Based in Wembley & covering Harlow

Salary: £50,000 - £53,000

Join a Global Industry Leader Our client is a world-leading supplier of industrial, medical and speciality gases, supporting a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, food production and technology. With a strong reputation for safety, innovation and operational excellence, they play a critical role in helping businesses operate efficiently and sustainably.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Manager to lead transport operations across two key sites in Wembley and Harlow.

The Role

As the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, compliant and efficient transport operations across both locations. Reporting to the Regional Transport Manager, you will lead a large transport team, maintain the organisation's excellent compliance standards and drive operational performance.

You will be a key member of the site leadership team, championing a strong safety culture while delivering exceptional service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence
• Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations, Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation
• Lead and develop transport teams across multiple locations
• Drive a proactive safety-first culture and support risk reduction initiatives
• Manage daily transport operations involving cylinder and specialist gas deliveries
• Oversee budgets, resource planning and operational performance
• Build strong relationships with internal departments including Sales, Production and Customer Service
• Manage contractor and third-party supplier performance
• Support continuous improvement and transport optimisation initiatives
• Lead employee relations activities, including Trade Union engagement where required

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A valid Transport Manager CPC (essential)
• Experience leading multi-site transport operations
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance requirements
• Experience managing large transport teams
• Excellent understanding of transport legislation, tachograph regulations and compliance standards
• Strong budget management and commercial awareness
• Outstanding leadership and people management skills
• Experience working within a unionised environment (desirable)
• ADR knowledge or experience within hazardous goods transport (desirable)
• NEBOSH qualification (desirable)