Transportation Manager

SIG Insulation & Dry Lining; Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay rise

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension up to 7.5%

Life insurance up to 4x

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

SIG Insulation & Dry Lining is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee planning and management of Drivers, vehicle service and MOT planning, and compliance. You will drive inter-branch communications to ensure visibility and on-time delivery in line with KPI targets across branches.

We value strong leadership, fleet knowledge, and customer-care skills, with a focus on safety and legal compliance. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Transport Management and fleet operations.
• Strong leadership and communication with cross-department liaison.
• Knowledge of WTD, safety and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and management of Drivers, vehicle service & MOT planning, WTD and compliance.
• Coach and mentor Drivers; ensure delivery schedules align with branch KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Fleet management

Planning & scheduling

Compliance knowledge

Customer care

Job description

At SIG Insulation & Dry Lining, we are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist building materials, focused on interiors, insulation, and construction solutions. With decades of expertise, a vast branch network, and a commitment to outstanding customer service, we’re more than a distributor — we’re a trusted partner helping our customers deliver successful projects, every time.

Transport Manager

As Transport Manager, you will overlook the planning and management of all matters related to the Drivers, including vehicle service & MOT planning, WTD, compliance, staff planning, coaching and mentoring of your Drivers. There is a strong emphasis on inter-branch communications ensuring visibility in the daily/weekly delivery requirements so that all delivery schedules are achieved in-line with target KPI’s for the branches within the cluster.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong leadership and communication skills with strong business acumen and the ability to liaise internally across departments
• Proven experience in Transport Management and knowledge of fleet and warehouse operations, and an understanding of WTD, safety and legal compliance
• Knowledge of vehicle planning & scheduling, and good customer care skills

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual pay award and staff recognition schemes
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Company closed during Christmas period
• A great pension, with SIG contributing up to 7.5% and up to 4x life insurance
• Money saving with retail discounts via colleague portal
• Cycle to Work scheme

SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.