Transport Manager (Southern Region)

Workdry; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of engineered solutions is seeking a Transport Manager for their head office in Chandler's Ford. This role involves managing a mixed fleet and ensuring legal compliance. Ideal candidates should have a solid background in transport management and be proficient in relevant software. The benefits package includes a competitive salary, a company car, and various perks to support work-life balance. This position allows for significant professional growth within a global business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Eligible for company bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

Hybrid working

Support for development and training

Qualifications

• Proven history of managing a mixed fleet of cars, vans and large goods vehicles.
• Working knowledge of managing Operators Licencing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Road Transport Law.
• Understanding of creating vehicle operating budgets.
• Holder of a Transport Managers National CPC qualification in Road Transport Operations.
• Experience of working with supervisory responsibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 programmes.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for providing a consultative and supporting service for the Transport & Vehicle Fleet Operation.
• Focus on legal compliance and fleet maintenance procedures.
• Be responsible for Operator Licencing and FORS.
• Support the Transport Administration Function to ensure all relevant fleet administration is completed.
• Coach and mentor the Transport Administration Team.

Skills

Managing mixed fleet

Operators Licencing management

Road Transport Law knowledge

Creating vehicle operating budgets

Transport Managers National CPC qualification

Lorry mounted crane operations

Supervisory experience

Multi-site operations experience

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Full UK category B Driving Licence

FORS accreditation knowledge

Transport systems auditing

Effective communication

Decision-making skills

Education

Transport Managers National CPC qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Fleet management systems

Job description

Our Business

Workdry International is a market-leading provider of engineered solutions for the handling and treatment of water and wastewater. Our Selwood, Siltbuster, Vanderkamp and Holland Pump business combined form a UK, European and US leader in pumping solutions, on-site water treatment, wet waste processing and the prevention of waterborne pollution, delivering an unrivalled range of rapidly deployable solutions. Workdry provides support to group companies through administration and back‑office functions including finance, HR, training and development, and health and safety. We are committed to excellence in solutions and services, staff training and development, sustainability and diversity, and provide an environment where every team member can thrive and progress to their full potential.

About The Role

The Workdry Group has seen enormous growth over recent years. Due to this we’re pleased to be adding an additional Transport Manager into our friendly Transport team, to help support in the southern region.

This role will be based in our head office in Chandlers Ford with travel into branches 2‑3 days a week.

This is an exciting time to join us as we focus on ensuring we have the very best processes and service delivery for our workforce.

This role would be perfect for an experienced Transport Manager, or for someone who has worked in a Transport role in a similar industry. If you’re looking to move into a new role this would be an ideal opportunity to develop further into the world of Transport within a global business.

As a Transport Manager, you’ll get to:

• Be responsible for providing a consultative and supporting service for the Transport & Vehicle Fleet Operation.
• Support the Transport & Vehicle Fleet Operation with regional coverage.
• Focus on legal compliance, fleet maintenance procedures, cost efficiency and overall best practice.
• Be responsible for Operator Licencing and FORS.
• Assist the Head of Transport to ensure our Operators Licence undertakings are upheld to include the continuous and effective control of vehicle operations.
• Support the Transport Administration Function to ensure all relevant fleet administration, system updates and reporting is carried out and completed.
• Support, coach, and mentor the Transport Administration Team and any other branch/operational staff, including drivers.
• Ensure tachograph rules and drivers hours are complied with at branch level and manage infringement reports and provide coaching and instruction where required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is ready for a challenge and enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, an individual who can see the benefit of putting time into improvement projects as well as the day‑to‑day Transport activity.

The personal behaviours, skills & experience you will display:

• Proven history of managing a mixed fleet of cars, vans and large goods vehicles, including working knowledge of preventative maintenance systems.
• Working knowledge and experience of managing Operators Licencing.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Road Transport Law.
• Understanding of creating and managing vehicle operating budgets.
• Holder of a Transport Managers National CPC qualification in Road Transport Operations (or working towards).
• Working knowledge and experience of Lorry mounted crane operations.
• Experience of working with supervisory responsibility.
• Experience in multi‑site operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 programmes to include Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, online portals, databases and fleet management systems.
• Holder of a full UK category B Driving Licence.
• Understanding and experience of FORS and other accreditation systems.
• Experience in auditing transport systems and procedures.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, and work as a confident negotiator.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise within a busy department with changing priorities.
• Excellent decision‑making skills.

Please note, you will need to have the ability and flexibility to travel regularly to our Branch network as required.

What we can offer you

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

• Competitive salary.
• Company car (for essential users with frequent business travel).
• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments).
• 25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Holiday buying (up to an additional week).
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for yourself.
• Medical cash plan for yourself – reimburse health costs such as dentist or optician, access to 24‑hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships.
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings, not just salary.
• Life assurance protection at 3 × salary.
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral).
• Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern.
• Support for development and training.

This role is not open to agencies – please no calls or emails – thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.