Transportation Manager

Irlam Associates; Yate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Irlam Associates seeks an experienced Transport Manager to lead a Bristol transport operation, ensuring safety, compliance and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee Operator Licence undertakings, driver hours, vehicle maintenance and OCRS performance while driving continuous improvement and delivering customer-focused transport services.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience managing an HGV transport operation.
• Excellent understanding of driver hours, tachographs and WTD.
• Experience maintaining vehicle maintenance, PMI schedules, defects and MOT performance.
• Track record in protecting or improving OCRS performance.
• Confident leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience with transport KPIs, budgets and performance data.
• Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the site’s Operator Licence undertakings.
• Maintain the site’s green OCRS status and high compliance standards.
• Manage driver hours, tachograph compliance and WTD requirements.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance, PMI schedules, defects and MOT performance.
• Lead, coach and develop drivers, planners and transport colleagues.
• Manage daily transport operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive improvements across fleet utilization, productivity and cost control.
• Monitor KPIs, service levels, operational performance and customer delivery standards.
• Manage driver conduct, infringements, investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure robust systems for audits, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Work with internal departments, customers and external suppliers.
• Promote a positive culture of safety, compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Operator Licence compliance

HGV transport operation

Driver hours & tachographs

OCRS performance

Leadership & people management

KPIs & budgets

Safety & compliance

Education

CPC holder

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly driven Transport Manager to take full operational and compliance responsibility for a busy Bristol transport operation.

This is a key leadership position within a well-established logistics business, offering the opportunity to manage a fast-paced operation at a green-banded OCRS site with strong existing compliance standards.

The role

As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, compliant, efficient and customer-focused transport operation. You will lead the transport team, maintain Operator Licence compliance and drive continuous improvement across fleet performance, service levels and operational KPIs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for the site’s Operator Licence undertakings
• Maintaining the site’s green OCRS status and high compliance standards
• Managing driver hours, tachograph compliance and Working Time Directive requirements
• Monitoring vehicle maintenance, PMI schedules, defects and MOT performance
• Leading, coaching and developing drivers, planners and transport colleagues
• Managing daily transport operations within a fast-paced, time-critical environment
• Driving improvements across fleet utilisation, productivity and cost control
• Monitoring KPIs, service levels, operational performance and customer delivery standards
• Managing driver conduct, infringements, investigations and corrective actions
• Ensuring robust systems are in place for audits, risk assessments and safe working practices
• Working closely with internal departments, customers and external suppliers
• Promoting a positive culture of safety, compliance, accountability and continuous improvement

About you:

We are looking for an established, hands-on Transport Manager with:

• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance
• Proven experience managing an HGV transport operation
• Excellent understanding of driver hours, tachographs and the Road Transport Working Time Directive
• Experience managing fleet maintenance, defects, PMIs and vehicle availability
• A strong track record of protecting or improving OCRS performance
• Confident leadership and people-management skills
• Experience working with transport KPIs, budgets and performance data
• A proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in a demanding operation

This position would suit a Transport Operations Manager, Depot Transport Manager, Fleet Manager, Senior Transport Manager, Logistics Manager or experienced CPC holder seeking greater responsibility.

What’s on offer?

• Salary of up to £47,000 per annum
• A permanent leadership opportunity with an established logistics business
• Responsibility for a well-run, green-banded OCRS operation
• The autonomy to influence operational performance and compliance
• A fast-paced and rewarding working environment
• Genuine scope to introduce improvements and develop the transport team