Transport Manager - Glasgow

Forces Recruitment Solutions Group Ltd; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK cable supplier is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee a fleet of vehicles and drive business growth. The role requires strong leadership and compliance experience, particularly in multi-drop distribution. The ideal candidate will bring excellent geographical knowledge and managerial skills to ensure operational efficiency and team success.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Transport Manager.
• Experience in multi-drop distribution.
• Knowledge of FORS and compliance in fleet management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fleet of 25 commercial vehicles.
• Oversee administrative responsibilities including rotas and recruitment.
• Liaise with warehouse/production operations managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational

Attention to Detail

Proactive

Job description

A large UK cable supplier is seeking a Transport Manager to manage a fleet of vehicles of varying sizes and help improve business growth. The Transport Manager will have previous experience working in a similar position and have experience in multi-drop distribution. In addition, the Transport Manager will have good geographical knowledge, experience in fleet compliance such as FORS, and excellent leadership, communication and managerial skills.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 25 commercial vehicles and company cars of varying size
• Brief / debrief drivers
• Assist with the raising of purchase orders
• Record keeping
• Occasionally assist in disciplinary procedures
• Promote positive HSE culture
• Manage investigations into any operational incidents
• Seek continuous improvements in all areas of performance including vehicle utilisation and running efficiencies, repair and maintenance spend, training and compliance
• Monitor vehicle defect and driver infringements
• Keep a clean and well-maintained fleet and monitor driver standards
• Liaise with warehouse/production operations managers
• Oversee administrative responsibilities of the department, rotas, disciplinaries, holidays, absenteeism, recruitment, etc.

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

• Have previous work experience as a Transport Manager
• Previous experience in multi-drop distribution
• Is experienced in FORS and any other relevant compliance in fleet management
• Good geographical knowledge
• Excellent leadership, communication, time and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and character
• Proactive and adaptable
• Driven, focused, customer orientated, and commercially aware

Desirables:

• Lorry Loader experience

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000

Benefits: To be discussed at interview