Transport Manager (Colchester & Rochford)

Gravity Recruit; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee operations in Colchester. The role involves leading a transport team, ensuring compliance, and driving operational performance. Candidates must possess a CPC qualification and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 plus benefits, including healthcare and a pension plan.

Benefits

Up to 25 days paid leave

Medicash Cover for healthcare benefits

Contributory Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance cover

Car Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable people management and leadership experience.
• Customer service focused (both internal and external customers).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coaching transport teammates.
• Ensuring compliance and efficient management of transport operations.
• Driving operational service in line with agreements.

Skills

Transport Management

People Management

Customer Service

CPC (National or International)

Transport Management Systems

Compliance

Education

CPC (National or International)

Tools

MS Office

Paragon Route Scheduling

Job description

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Posted:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Transport Manager

Our client owns and manages a fleet of circa 300 vehicles that are a combination of vehicle transporters and plant machinery along with LGV Class 1 and 2 Drivers.

Are you an experienced Transport Manager looking to use your skills to step into an exciting position in a fast-paced environment? How would you like to be part of the leadership team in the biggest global vehicle remarketing Company?

We are looking for a Transport Manager to join their established management team, working across their Rochford and Colchester Operation Centres. Their Operation Centres are open Monday to Friday 8am 5pm - with more benefits that you know what to do with and up to 25 days paid leave why not apply?

The Transport Manager is responsible for leading and coaching our Transport teammates, to ensure Company and customer expectations are met.

This role is responsible for the compliance and efficient management of the transport function within the Operation Centres. The successful candidate must have a CPC (National or International) as they will be expected to be named on the Operators Licence, becoming the principal Operators Licence holder.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• People Leadership Recruiting, inducting, Coaching, and developing the transport team to succeed and grow.
• Drive Operational Service Ensure the day-to-day transport function operates in line with service level agreements with the support of the General Manager.
• Drive Continuous Improvement challenge the norm, fostering a culture of looking forward way to improve the operation.
• Cross functional working Actively builds relationships across the Operation Centre and wider business in a way which ensure support is available and performance isnt hindered or negatively impacted.
• Legalities and compliance Ensure that all fleet vehicles and teammates are compliant with all legal, regulatory and contractual compliance including Drivers Hours and working Time Directive with the support of the Regional Transport Manager.

We would welcome applications with the following skills:

Transport Manager, Manager, Transport, Logistics, DVSA, Customer Service, CPC, Transport Management Systems, Paragon Route Scheduling, People Management, Transport Management, MS Office, Excel, Facility Transport Manager, Communication, Health and Safety, Compliance.

What the client need from you...

• Demonstrable people management and leadership experience
• CPC (National or International) and full UK Driving Licence
• Customer service focused (both internal and external customers)
• Positive, can-do attitude motivating and engaging your teammates to succeed
• Must be able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment and do well under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate and familiar with computerised transport management systems
• Proactive and flexible approach - can use initiative and work on your own
• Can develop a team and introduce new working practices

What the client offers:

• Monday to Friday working
• Plus an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion and a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Medicash Cover look after you and your family by providing a range of positive healthcare benefits
• Contributory Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance cover
• Cycle to work to scheme
• The ability to purchase shares in a successful global company at a discounted rate
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the home
• Car Benefits Scheme we can help you take step towards driving green.

Package: up to £45,000 + Package + Benefits + £4,000 Car Allowance

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