Transport Manager – Nottingham

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established logistics company is seeking a reliable Transport Manager to oversee operations in Nottinghamshire. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and manage fleet operations. The role offers competitive salary, company car allowance, and additional benefits. Ideal candidates will have CPC qualifications and proven leadership experience in transport or logistics operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Performance bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension and share schemes

Access to health and wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager within waste management or logistics.
• CPC qualification is essential.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transport function across Nottinghamshire.
• Maintain compliance with O’Licence obligations.
• Oversee fleet maintenance and scheduling.
• Manage budgeting and financial reporting.
• Recruit and train the transport team.

Skills

CPC qualification

Knowledge of O’Licence compliance

Fleet management

Transport legislation

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Salary: up to £45,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Full Benefits

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (No weekends)

Full-time, permanent

A well‑established company is looking for a reliable, experienced Transport Manager to oversee transport operations across Nottinghamshire. If you are a CPC‑qualified transport professional with strong knowledge of O’Licence compliance, fleet management and transport legislation, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

This role plays a key part in ensuring logistics run safely, efficiently and in line with all regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day transport function across Nottinghamshire, ensuring smooth and compliant service delivery
• Maintain full compliance with O’Licence obligations, transport regulations and internal standards
• Oversee fleet maintenance, inspections, servicing and scheduling to guarantee full legal compliance
• Work alongside financial teams on budgeting, forecasting and monthly PandL reporting
• Collaborate with regulatory organisations such as HSE and Transport Ministry
• Recruit, train and manage the transport team, including performance reviews and disciplinary processes
• Attend operational meetings and act as deputy for the General Manager when required
• Champion continuous improvement, reviewing current processes and identifying operational efficiencies

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Performance bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension and share schemes
• Access to health, wellbeing and financial support
• Employee discounts and other great benefits
• A stable, long‑term role within a company committed to sustainability and innovation

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager within waste management, transport, logistics or similar operational environments
• CPC qualification – essential
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety, Environmental and Transport legislation
• Confident leader with the ability to motivate staff and manage performance effectively
• Proactive, organised and able to take initiative when making operational decisions