Transport Manager

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is seeking a Transport Manager in Wolverhampton to lead the day-to-day transport operation within a growing manufacturing environment. You will manage a small team, ensure legal compliance and drive efficient delivery performance.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of transport legislation and a proactive approach to improve efficiency and safety across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a transport team in manufacturing/logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Drivers' Working Time Regulations and transport compliance.
• Experience maintaining vehicle inspections, maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Good communication across departments.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the transport department.
• Lead, motivate and support the transport team to ensure excellent performance.
• Ensure compliance with all transport legislation and industry regulations.
• Monitor and manage drivers' working time regulations and ensure records are compliant.
• Ensure vehicle inspections, maintenance schedules and defect reporting are up to date.
• Maintain accurate transport documentation and compliance records.
• Work with warehouse and production teams to plan and execute deliveries.
• Monitor fleet utilisation and identify efficiency improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within transport.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture in the department.

Skills

Transport management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Fleet management

Planning and organisation

Job description

Transport Manager

Wolverhampton

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Manager to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Wolverhampton. This is a hands‑on management role responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day transport operation, ensuring legal compliance, maintaining high operational standards and leading a small transport team.

This position would suit a proactive transport professional with strong leadership skills, excellent knowledge of transport legislation and a commitment to delivering an efficient and compliant operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the transport department.
• Lead, motivate and support the transport team to ensure excellent performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transport legislation and industry regulations.
• Monitor and manage Drivers' Working Time Regulations and ensure records remain fully compliant.
• Ensure vehicle inspections, maintenance schedules and defect reporting are completed and kept up to date.
• Maintain accurate transport documentation and compliance records.
• Work closely with warehouse and production teams to ensure deliveries are planned and completed efficiently.
• Monitor fleet utilisation and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the transport function.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the department.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience managing a transport team within a manufacturing, logistics or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of Drivers' Working Time Regulations and transport compliance.
• Experience ensuring vehicle inspections, maintenance records and compliance documentation are maintained.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• A proactive approach with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Competent IT skills and experience using transport or fleet management systems.

Desirable

• Forklift Truck (FLT) training or certification would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £40,000
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Stable and growing manufacturing business
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact within the transport operation

If you have experience managing transport operations, maintaining compliance and leading a successful transport team, we'd love to hear from you.