Transport Manager - South

Prax; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee compliance and safety for drivers and vehicles. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in road transport, strong leadership skills, and a CPC qualification.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in all aspects of road transport, ideally in fuel distribution.
• Experience working in a highly unionised environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring legal compliance and safety of all drivers and vehicles.
• Managing HR processes including sickness, absence, grievance, and disciplinary procedures.
• Conducting thorough incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Communication

Education

National or International CPC qualification

Job description

Axis Logistics is a member of the Prax Group, providing streamlined road tanker logistics operations and supplying premium fuel to customers across the UK.

Based at our Kingsbury site, with regular travel to Thurrock, we are seeking an experienced Transport Manager, reporting to our Operations and Fleet Manager, to ensure legal compliance and safety of all vehicles and drivers.

This is a full-time permanent position offering an excellent salary, company car/car allowance, benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensuring legal compliance and safety of all drivers and vehicles
• Managing HR processes including sickness, absence, grievance, and disciplinary procedures
• Conducting thorough incident investigations
• Liaising with unions
• Implementing measures to ensure adherence to systems of work
• Conducting toolbox talks, training, and driver engagement at all locations
• Recruitment and selection of drivers and traffic office team
• Managing fleet service, inspection, and repair
• Driver performance management
• Managing driver rota and holiday planning
• Managing the production and compilation of risk assessments for delivery sites
• Providing leadership and direction to the transport team, including performance feedback
• Conducting monthly depot audits
• Leading by example and promoting a safe, compliant working environment
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders
• Possessing good geographical knowledge
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing changes to streamline operations
• Applying corrective measures as needed
• Managing all aspects of driver training, assessment, and qualification

Personal Specification

• In-depth experience in all aspects of road transport, ideally in fuel distribution
• Strong leadership skills
• Financial management experience
• National or International CPC qualification
• Experience working in a highly unionised environment with strong administrative and communication skills