Transport Operations Lead — Growth & Automation

Paul Mathew Transport

Bognor Regis

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Paul Mathew Transport Limited is a specialist entertainment and production transport provider handling trailer logistics for theatre, sports, arts and live events clients. The Transport Operations Manager will own day-to-day operations, coordinating a 40-driver fleet and a 40 trucks/160 trailers network, while partnering with the Transport Manager to drive growth.

You will lead improvement projects, implement automation tools, and ensure compliance with UK transport legislation, health and

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in transportation and haulage at scale.
  • Strong people management and leadership of operational teams.
  • Knowledge of UK transport legislation including drivers' hours rules and the Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of 40 drivers, providing direction and performance oversight.
  • Act as the first escalation point for driver queries, operational issues and on-road incidents.
  • Foster a safety-first, high-performance culture with accountability.
  • Conduct regular driver briefings, performance reviews, and one-to-one meetings.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new drivers as the team grows.

Skills

People management
UK transport legislation
Driver operations
Operational planning

Education

CPC (Road Haulage)
Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field
PRINCE2 / PMP project management qualification
NEBOSH / IOSH health and safety qualification

Tools

Transport management systems (TMS)
Fleet software

Job description

Paul Mathew Transport Limited is a specialist entertainment and production transport provider handling trailer logistics for theatre, sports, arts and live events clients. The Transport Operations Manager will own day-to-day operations, coordinating a 40-driver fleet and a 40 trucks/160 trailers network, while partnering with the Transport Manager to drive growth.

You will lead improvement projects, implement automation tools, and ensure compliance with UK transport legislation, health and

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