Transport Manager - IMMEDIATE START

Staffline; Greater London, Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking on site

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Job summary

Staffline seeks an experienced Transport Manager to oversee a multi-drop fleet across London and Manchester. You will ensure safe, legal, and efficient transport operations, overseeing the fleet, drivers, and compliance with Operator Licence requirements to meet service standards.

You will manage inspections, coordinate servicing, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Warehouse, Operations and Finance to drive continuous improvements in an efficient, compliant transport operation.

Qualifications

• CPC in Transport Management (National or International) is required.
• Experience managing transport operations and teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the daily transport operation.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently and on time.
• Support drivers throughout their routes and resolve operational issues.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Monitor transport KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Liaise with warehouse, customer service and sales teams regarding delivery requirements.
• Conduct or oversee daily fleet inspections.
• Monitor vehicle condition and roadworthiness.
• Report defects and coordinate servicing/repairs.
• Coordinate MOTs, inspections and repairs.
• Arrange regular vehicle washing and replacement vehicles.
• Manage fleet insurance updates and vehicle changes.
• Ensure Congestion Charge, ULEZ and other vehicle registrations remain up to date.
• Monitor vehicle documentation and compliance records.
• Implement fleet management applications and digital systems to improve efficiency.

Skills

Transport operations

Fleet management

Compliance with Operator Licence

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Experience with transport management

Experience with third-party logistics

Education

Transport Manager CPC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Job description

Our client is a well-established and growing importer and distributor of authentic Italian food products, supplying restaurants, delis, wholesalers and retailers across the UK.

Due to their success and continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced and compliance-driven Transport Manager to oversee and manage the multi-drop delivery fleet of vans in both London and Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in ensuring operational excellence while supporting the distribution of premium Italian food products nationwide.

Your Time at Work

The Transport Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, legal and efficient operation of our clients UK's transport activities across London and Manchester sites.

The role includes managing the company fleet, supporting drivers, ensuring full compliance with Operator Licence and DVSA requirements, coordinating third-party logistics providers, maintaining health & safety standards, and continuously improving operational processes, working Monday to Saturday.

The Transport Manager will work closely with the Warehouse, Operations, Purchasing, Customer Service and Finance teams to deliver an efficient, compliant and customer-focused transport operation.

Transport Operations

• Plan and oversee the daily transport operation.
• Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently and on time.
• Support drivers throughout their routes and resolve operational issues.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Monitor transport KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Liaise with warehouse, customer service and sales teams regarding delivery requirements.

Fleet Management (3.5T Vans)

• Conduct or oversee daily fleet inspections.
• Monitor vehicle condition and roadworthiness.
• Report defects to our Suppliers, manufacturers or repair providers and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate servicing, MOTs, inspections and repairs.
• Arrange regular vehicle washing and cleaning.
• Coordinate replacement vehicles when required.
• Manage fleet insurance updates and vehicle changes.
• Ensure Congestion Charge, ULEZ and other vehicle registrations remain up to date.
• Monitor vehicle documentation and compliance records.
• Implement fleet management applications and digital systems to improve efficiency.

Our Perfect Worker

• Transport Manager CPC (Standard National or International) held.
• Previous experience managing transport operations.
• Excellent understanding of UK transport legislation.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience within food distribution.
• Experience with transport management systems.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence compliance.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers.

Key Information and Benefits

• Fixed shifts
• Free car parking on site
• Uniform provided
• PPE provided

Job Ref:

1MAM

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.