Transport Manager – MGM Timber, Perth Head Office

Donaldson Group; Kwagas; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber company is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee transport operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and exceptional service delivery across branches. The ideal candidate will have strong logistics management experience and excellent leadership skills. This full-time position involves 42.5 hours per week, with potential part-time options. Benefits include a competitive salary and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible benefits and working patterns

30 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management, ideally in timber, building materials, or construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and fleet compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport operations and ensure compliant, efficient delivery of timber products.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management of driver teams.
• Maintain accurate records and produce transport performance reports.

Skills

Transport legislation knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Transport Manager – MGM Timber Perth Head Office

Competitive salary • Discretionary bonus scheme • Flexible benefits and working patterns • 30 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service

MGM Timber Ltd, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of the UK’s largest private timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and e‑commerce, all sharing values and a common vision. We focus on providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and operating sustainably for our business and the communities we serve. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

Our benefits package includes 30 days’ holiday (inclusive of statutory bank holidays), length of service awards, company sick pay, and an Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline, counselling, legal, debt and life management advisory). Optional benefits include cycle-to-work schemes, holiday buy/sell, and private medical insurance.

Role

We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to lead our transport operations and ensure the smooth, compliant, and efficient delivery of timber products across the region. The role involves creating and implementing best practices for delivery and lift fleet operations across 14 branches, maintaining regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide branches with support to manage a fleet of delivery vehicles, including HGVs, ensuring legal compliance and regular maintenance.
• Ensure all transport activities comply with DVSA regulations and Health & Safety standards.
• Support Branch Managers and their driver teams with recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Collaborate with branches to maximise revenue and minimise costs through efficient delivery operations.
• Maintain accurate records and produce transport performance reports.
• Oversee transport operations, including efficient utilisation of vehicles and route planning.
• Monitor fuel usage, delivery efficiency, and transport costs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate the efficient movement of stock between sites to meet business requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management, ideally within the timber, building materials, or construction sector.
• Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and fleet compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in transport management systems and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset with strong organisational skills.

The full‑time hours for this role are 42.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of part‑time options. Part‑time hours could include shorter working days or fewer days each week.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please send your full CV to [e-mail] by 13th November 2025.