Transport Manager | Lead Safe, Efficient Route Planning

Wolseley Group; Measham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Bonus

Maternity leave

Discounts

Healthcare

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Wolseley Group in Measham is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a team of drivers and ensure safe, compliant operations. You will optimise routes, monitor KPIs and partner with our Transport Solutions team to meet weekly targets.

The role is full-time, based in Measham, offering a competitive salary, bonus potential and a benefits package designed to support long-term career development within a leading specialist trade merchant.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Professional Competence in Transport.
• Experience in a Transport Manager role.
• Clear and demonstrable understanding of transport legislation.
• Ability to direct, coordinate and develop a team.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships (internal and external) at a mid-level.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a team of drivers while complying with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with the Road Traffic Act and other regulations.
• Meet weekly/monthly targets using route planning and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with Transport Solutions team to produce KPI data on time.
• Take accountability for Operator Licence undertakings.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Operations for load sequencing and dispatch.

Skills

Team leadership

Route planning

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence in Transport

Tools

Route planning software

Management reporting tools

Job description

Wolseley Group in Measham is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a team of drivers and ensure safe, compliant operations. You will optimise routes, monitor KPIs and partner with our Transport Solutions team to meet weekly targets.

The role is full-time, based in Measham, offering a competitive salary, bonus potential and a benefits package designed to support long-term career development within a leading specialist trade merchant.