Transport Manager
10 days ago
Ammanford
Transport Manager Location: Ammanford Monday to Friday Onsite Role 6 Month Fixed Term - Potential to move Permanent Salary: £45,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Transport Manager to join a fast-paced and growing manufacturing and distribution operation on a 6 month contract with a view of becoming permanent. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing a national fleet operation, ensuring efficient deliveries across the UK while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, safety, and operational performance. The successful candidate will play a vital role in driving operational excellence, leading transport teams, improving fleet efficiency, and supporting continued business growth. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the day-to-day operation of a mixed fleet of articulated HGVs and light commercial vehicles, • Plan and coordinate nationwide delivery schedules and collection routes to maximise fleet utilisation, • Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements, DVSA regulations, tachograph legislation, and Working Time Directive rules, • Act as the nominated Transport Manager on the Operator Licence, • Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules, inspections, and defect reporting processes, • Monitor driver performance, driver hours, and fleet compliance standards, • Lead and support drivers and loading teams through effective management, coaching, and development, • Coordinate closely with warehouse, production, and customer service teams to ensure smooth operations, • Manage transport costs, fuel usage, and operational efficiencies, • Investigate incidents, delays, and compliance issues while implementing corrective actions, • Promote a strong health and safety culture across all transport activities, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and customer service Requirements: • CPC in Road Haulage (National or International), • Valid HGV Category C+E licence, • Up-to-date Driver CPC qualification, • Proven experience within a Transport Manager or similar fleet management role, • Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements, • Experience managing mixed fleets and transport operations, • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills, • A proactive and hands-on management style, • Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to perform well under pressure What’s On Offer • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing operation, • A leadership role with real influence and responsibility, • Supportive working environment with long-term career prospects, • Competitive salary package, • Opportunity to contribute to operational improvements and business growth This role would suit a driven and experienced transport professional looking to take ownership of a busy fleet operation within a forward-thinking organisation.