Transport Manager jobs in United Kingdom
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Carlsberg Group
Assistant Transport Manager
Newstaff Employment Services Ltd
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Bulk Transport Manager
Linde plc
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Imperial Workforce
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Stoneacre Motor Group
Transport Manager
XPO Logistics, Inc.
Project Manager - Transport | Highways
Eden Brown
Transport Shift Manager - Lutterworth
Centric Talent
Transport Shift Manager
Culina Group
Transport Planning Manager
Christian Aid Mission
Project Manager - Transport | Highways in Gloucestershire
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Transport Manager
Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Manager in Tees Valley to oversee a diverse fleet of vehicles. The ideal candidate will have prior transport management experience, strong knowledge of multi-drop distribution, and impressive leadership skills. The role includes responsibilities like monitoring compliance, managing driver standards, and ensuring fleet efficiency. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £50,000, and benefits are to be discussed in the interview.
Qualifications
- Previous work experience as a Transport Manager.
- Experience in multi-drop distribution.
- FORS and other relevant compliance experience.
- Good geographical knowledge.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage 10 commercial vehicles and company cars.
- Brief/debrief drivers and assist with purchase orders.
- Promote positive HSE culture and manage investigations.
- Monitor driver standards and vehicle defects.
- Oversee departmental administrative responsibilities.
Skills
A large UK cable supplier is seeking a Transport Manager to manage a fleet of vehicles of varying sizes and help improve business growth. The Transport Manager will have previous experience working in a similar position and have experience in multi-drop distribution. In addition, the Transport Manager will have good geographical knowledge, experience in fleet compliance such as FORS, and excellent leadership, communication and managerial skills.
Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged- Responsible for 10 commercial vehicles and company cars of varying sizes
- Brief / debrief drivers
- Assist with the raising of purchase orders
- Record keeping
- Occasionally assist in disciplinary procedures
- Promote positive HSE culture
- Manage investigations into any operational incidents
- Seek continuous improvements in all areas of performance, including vehicle utilisation and running efficiencies, repair and maintenance spend, training and compliance
- Monitor vehicle defects and driver infringements
- Keep a clean and well-maintained fleet and monitor driver standards
- Liaise with warehouse/production operations managers
- Oversee administrative responsibilities of the department, rotas, disciplinaries, holidays, absenteeism, recruitment, etc.
- Have previous work experience as a Transport Manager
- Previous experience in multi-drop distribution
- Is experienced in FORS and any other relevant compliance in fleet management
- Good geographical knowledge
- Excellent leadership, communication, time and organisational skills
- Strong attention to detail and character
- Proactive and adaptable
- Driven, focused, customer‑oriented, and commercially aware
- Lorry Loader experience
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000
Benefits: To be discussed at the interview
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