Transport Operations Leader: Safety, Compliance & Fleet

Breedon Group; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Share Saver Scheme participation

Company Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on benefits platform

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a Transport Manager to lead day-to-day transport operations across the Fife, Tayside and Grampian area from Ethiebeaton Quarry, Dundee. You will supervise drivers, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in safety and efficiency.

The role requires CPC National Road Haulage Operations, strong logistics knowledge, and robust communication with operations teams. The position offers a permanent, full-time arrangement with a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• Certificate of Professional Competence in National Road Haulage Operations or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the Construction industry.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated abilities in analysis & problem solving.
• Effective communication & exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail & good computer skills.
• A hard-working and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn.
• A valid UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Embed and promote a culture of health, safety and wellbeing across transport operations within the area through effective leadership, engagement and consistency of communication to both company and owner drivers.
• Ensure strict compliance with DVSA regulations and all relevant industry standards, ensuring the Operations license is always current and up-to-date.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policy, driver defect reporting procedure, EU drivers hours rules and managing company tachograph analysis.
• Maintain seamless coordination between the Transport and Distribution departments to assess resource requirements.
• Responsible for digital tachograph and driver card downloads in the area and auditing companywide compliance.
• Responsible for identifying and carrying out driver training and assessment; carrying out toolbox talks with regards transport safety and compliance issues.
• Responsible for the scheduled maintenance and driver defect repair arrangements in the area whilst liaising with workshop management, sub-contractors, management, operational and transport colleagues to ensure maximum fleet utilisation while controlling costs.
• Assist with the co-ordination of breakdown repairs and recovery in the area, whilst liaising with workshop management, sub-contractors, management, operational and transport colleagues.
• Carry out gate checks on site throughout the area to ensure quality of driver’s first-use checks.
• Carry out Line Management of Drivers including recruitment, induction, organise learning and review competency and performance, also manage under performance and misconduct following company policy.
• Ensure the compliant operation of the Transport Operation in the absence of the Regional Transport Manager.

Skills

Certificate of Professional Competence

Construction industry knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical/problem solving

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

UK Driving License

Job description

Breedon Group is seeking a Transport Manager to lead day-to-day transport operations across the Fife, Tayside and Grampian area from Ethiebeaton Quarry, Dundee. You will supervise drivers, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in safety and efficiency.

The role requires CPC National Road Haulage Operations, strong logistics knowledge, and robust communication with operations teams. The position offers a permanent, full-time arrangement with a focus on safety,