Transport Manager – Permanent Role

QS Recruitment; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee operations across Nottinghamshire. The ideal candidate will have a CPC qualification, extensive knowledge of transport legislation, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £42,500 to £45,000, along with excellent benefits including a car allowance and a strong focus on sustainability.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent pension & share scheme

Employee discounts & wellbeing support

Secure long-term role focused on sustainability

Qualifications

• Experienced Transport Manager with solid background in logistics.
• CPC qualification is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of transport, environmental and health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the full transport operation across Nottinghamshire.
• Ensure compliance with O’Licence standards and transport regulations.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and fleet performance.
• Support production of monthly profit and loss accounts.
• Build relationships with regulatory bodies.
• Lead and develop your team.
• Represent the department in operational meetings.
• Review processes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Transport legislation knowledge

CPC qualification

Fleet management

Decision making

Job description

Job Description

Location: Nottingham – Salary: £42,500 to £45,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits – Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (No weekends)

A well-established company is expanding its Transport Leadership team and is now recruiting an experienced Transport Manager to support operations across Nottinghamshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a CPC-qualified transport professional with strong knowledge of fleet management, transport legislation and O’Licence compliance to join a global organisation focused on sustainability and service excellence. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the transport function, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational performance and continuous improvement across our waste management services.

Role Overview

• Manage and control the full transport operation across Nottinghamshire, with potential involvement across the wider regional network
• Ensure full compliance with O’Licence standards, transport regulations and company processes
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, servicing schedules and fleet performance, ensuring legal compliance and best value
• Support the production of monthly profit and loss accounts, forecasting and CAPEX submissions
• Build strong relationships with regulatory bodies including the Environment Agency, HSE and Transport Ministry
• Lead and develop your team through effective management, training and recruitment
• Represent the department at key operational meetings and deputise for the General Manager when required
• Review and refine processes to embed a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency

What’s On Offer

• £42,500 to £45,000 annual salary plus car/allowance and bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Excellent pension & share scheme
• Range of employee discounts & wellbeing support
• A secure, long-term role within a company that values sustainability, innovation and community impact

Experience & Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• Experienced Transport Manager with a solid background in logistics or similar environments
• CPC qualification – essential
• In-depth knowledge of Transport, Environmental and Health & Safety legislation
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to motivate teams and drive performance
• Confident decision-maker, capable of working autonomously and taking initiative

Reference: 176212

Duration: Full time, permanent

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £42,500 - £45,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Closing Date: 20251218