Transport Manager Coach and Minibus Hire

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Horley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport services provider in Horley is looking for an experienced Transport Manager to oversee daily scheduling and optimize operations within the coach and minibus hire sector. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of UK transport regulations, aiming to maintain their reputation for reliability and excellent customer service. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior role within a well-established company.

Benefits

Bonus

Car Allowance

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning, logistics, or fleet management.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient transport schedules to meet customer needs.
• Optimize route planning to reduce costs and improve service efficiency.
• Manage driver assignments, ensuring legal compliance and fair allocation of duties.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics management

Leadership

Job description

Transport Manager (Coach and Minibus Hire)

Horley

GBP50,000-GBP60,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Company Benefits

Are you an Experienced Transport Manager experienced in the coach/minibus industry looking for a lead role and manage a team of Transport planners, where you will be seen as a very senior figure within the business and play a crucial role in the logistics side of the business?

Do you want to join a leading provider of professional coach and minibus services across Sussex and the South East that specialize in airport transfers, hotel transfers, and tailored transport solutions?

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily scheduling of the fleet, optimizing routes, managing driver rosters, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. Your role will be crucial in maintaining our reputation for punctuality, reliability, and excellent customer service.

This role would suit a Transport Manager experienced within the Coach and minibus hire industry looking play a lead role in a well established company.

The Role

• Develop and implement efficient transport schedules to meet customer needs.
• Optimize route planning to reduce costs and improve service efficiency.
• Manage driver assignments, ensuring legal compliance and fair allocation of duties.

The Person

• Proven experience in transport planning, logistics, or fleet management.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.

Reference Number: BBBH22855

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.