Transport Manager
14 days ago
Staines-upon-Thames
This is an excellent opportunity for a CPC-qualified Transport Manager to oversee operations across Staines and Hythe, managing drivers, fleet utilisation, compliance, and stakeholder relationships within a well-established logistics business. \n Client Details \n Our client is a well-established and highly respected logistics operation providing critical transport services to major UK retail fuel networks. Operating a large fleet across multiple locations nationwide, they pride themselves on delivering safe, reliable, and efficient transport solutions while maintaining a strong people-focused culture. \n Description \n \n As Transport Manager, you will take responsibility for the operational oversight of two transport depots, managing a team of approximately 25 drivers and a fleet of vehicles supporting essential distribution activities. \n \n\n • Managing and developing a team of drivers across multiple locations.\n, • Building positive and productive relationships within a unionised workforce environment.\n, • Ensuring compliance with all transport legislation, company policies, and operator licence requirements.\n, • Acting as the Transport Manager named on the Operator Licence.\n, • Monitoring fleet utilisation and operational performance to maximise efficiency.\n, • Supporting driver engagement, performance management, absence management, and disciplinary processes where required.\n, • Working collaboratively with planning and fleet management teams to deliver operational excellence.\n, • Managing day-to-day transport activities and resolving operational challenges in a pragmatic and professional manner.\n, • Promoting a strong health, safety, and compliance culture across all activities.\n\n \n Profile \n The successful candidate will be an experienced transport professional with strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative management style. \n You will possess: \n\n • A valid National CPC qualification (essential).\n, • Previous experience within transport, logistics, distribution, 3PL, pharmaceutical, retail, or related sectors.\n, • Strong people management experience with the ability to lead and motivate drivers.\n, • Knowledge of transport compliance, fleet management, and operator licence requirements.\n, • Experience managing fleet utilisation and operational performance.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • A diplomatic and professional approach to conflict resolution and employee relations.\n, • Strong organisational and time management abilities.\n, • The confidence to make decisions while building consensus and maintaining positive working relationships.\n\n Job Offer \n On offer for the successful candidate: \n\n • Salary of £42,000.\n, • Company car provided from day one.\n, • Additional payment for participation in the on-call rota (approximately 1 week in every 13).\n, • Monday to Friday working pattern.\n, • Flexible approach to working hours with typical working hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm.\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.\n, • Access to a comprehensive benefits package.\n, • Opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation offering excellent long-term career prospects.\n, • Supportive leadership team and a collaborative working environment.\n\n Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain \n