Transport Manager
1 month ago
Bicester
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 Location: Oxfordshire and South Northants An established, family-run plant and tool hire organisation with over 30 years of industry experience is seeking a Transport Manager to join their close-knit, service-driven team two depots based in Oxfordshire and South Northants. This business offers a friendly, collaborative environment with strong values and long-term stability. OVERVIEW • Overseeing all transport operations, ensuring timely delivery and collection of plant and tool hire equipment, • Planning and coordinating fleet schedules and routes to maximise efficiency and reduce costs, • Managing vehicle compliance with DVSA, FORS, and operator licence regulations, • Implementing maintenance and preventative care programs for all vehicles, • Leading, training, and managing drivers and transport staff, • Maintaining excellent communication between transport teams, customers, and operations, • Monitoring KPIs such as vehicle utilisation, on-time deliveries, and fuel efficiency, • Experience within the plant transport or related equipment hire sector, • Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), • Experience with hire software (Syrinx) desirable, • Pro...