Transport Manager PGP

Totec; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of industrial gases in the UK seeks a Transport Manager in Derby. The candidate will oversee transport operations, ensure safety compliance, and manage a team of drivers to meet KPIs. Strong leadership and a Transport Management CPC are essential. The role includes both in-office and biweekly overnight stays in Leeds, alongside a competitive salary and positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Health care

Generous company pension

9% yearly bonus

Qualifications

• Transport Management CPC or willingness to work towards it.
• ADR license is desirable.
• NEBOSH / IOSH certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Service Drivers and achieve KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Champion a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Employee relations

Safety standards

Education

Transport Management CPC

NEBOSH / IOSH certificate

Tools

ADR license

Job description

Salary £50k - £53k plus car and 9% yearly bonus

Benefits: Health care, car, generous company pension, bonus, etc

Location: Derby

Hours: Mon to Fri

Duration: Permanent

Transport Manager Overview

A new opportunity has become available for a Transport Manager to work with our client who is a world leader in the production of industrial gases. Based in Derby the successful candidate will need to be able to hit the ground running and lead daily transport operations, ensuring service quality and compliance with safety standards for both people and equipment. This role requires a strong leadership and people skills, including experience building positive working relationships in unionised environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of Service Drivers ensuring key performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved, including safety, legal compliance service and financial targets.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and Company safety standards. To provide internal transport services in accordance with company policy
• Act as the named Transport Manager for our Operator License, upholding internal expectations and external regulatory standards.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and lead inclusive risk prevention initiatives.
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and productivity using data and insights to support continuous improvement.
• Managing branch transport costs; taking corrective action where costs are greater than either the budget or volumes allow, and develop continuous improvement programmes.
• Supporting Sales & Marketing to profitably deliver and develop PSOs.
• Managing effective people processes including recruitment, training, disciplinary, grievances, absence management and escalated serious incidents to RTM. Along with reviewing Driver performance at agreed frequencies, establishing performance objectives and development needs as appropriate.
• Requires an overnight stay biweekly to Leeds site for early morning supervision and flexibility required for weekend medical emergency support. (Allowance payable).

Requirements

• Transport Management CPC or a willingness to work towards it with support)
• ADR license (desirable)
• NEBOSH / IOSH certificate (desirable)
• International CPC is an advantage
• Have product knowledge and gained commercial experience.
• Employee relations experience
• You must have a high level of personal integrity.

To Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a World leader who is the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. The role will offer job security as well as further job opportunities for the right person. If you would like to be considered, please send your up to date CV to Mike at Totec today or give us a call to discuss any queries you may have.

All applicants must be eligible to live & work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility is required from candidates as part of the recruitment process (i.e. visa, residency permit, passport etc.)