Transport Manager – Fleet Leadership & Multi-Site Operations

Holcim; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits (maternity, p

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Career progression both at home and Ab

Women Empowered mentoring program

Staff discounts on products

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a proactive Transport Manager to lead transport operations across our Mortar Business, based at the Wrexham site. You will manage a team of around 25 drivers, oversee a 27-vehicle fleet and ensure compliance with UK transport legislation and operator licensing while delivering safe, reliable and efficient services.

Joining Holcim UK means shaping a strong safety culture, driving continuous improvement and working across four regional locations to optimise performance and

Qualifications

• A Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) qualification.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Proven experience in transport management, logistics or heavy fleet operations.
• Experience managing company drivers and third-party haulage or franchise operators.
• Knowledge of UK Operator Licensing, driver hours, tachographs and vehicle maintenance compliance.
• Experience working with specialist vehicles such as tankers, mixers, volumetric or hooklift vehicles.
• Strong communication, organisational and people-management skills.
• A proactive approach to health, safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
• The ability to manage multiple sites, competing priorities and external supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Compliance, Safety & Maintenance: take responsibility for transport compliance, ensuring adherence to UK legislation, Operator Licence requirements, driver hours and vehicle maintenance standards.
• Driver & Team Leadership: lead and develop a team of 25 drivers, promoting a strong safety culture while overseeing training, performance, fuel efficiency and tachograph compliance.
• Third-Party & Franchise Management: manage relationships with franchise operators and external haulage providers, ensuring high service standards, regulatory compliance and adherence to Holcim UK’s site safety policies.
• Multi-Site Transport Operations: coordinate transport and logistics across Wrexham, Cheshire, Cumbria and Leicestershire, driving operational efficiency, improving vehicle turnaround times and ensuring reliable, customer-focused deliveries.

Skills

Transport management

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

Driver management

Communication skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Education

Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage)

Job description

Holcim UK is seeking a proactive Transport Manager to lead transport operations across our Mortar Business, based at the Wrexham site. You will manage a team of around 25 drivers, oversee a 27-vehicle fleet and ensure compliance with UK transport legislation and operator licensing while delivering safe, reliable and efficient services.

Joining Holcim UK means shaping a strong safety culture, driving continuous improvement and working across four regional locations to optimise performance and