Transport Manager
1 day ago
Loughborough
Transport Manager 15 months FTC Loughborough £40,000 - £50,000 DOE We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and optimisation of a busy transport operation. You’ll oversee a fleet of HGV vehicles, a team of drivers, and planning staff, ensuring exceptional service levels, compliance, and operational efficiency. With a significant transport budget to manage, this role offers the chance to drive improvements and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment. Description of the role: • Manage the day-to-day operation of the transport fleet, ensuring agreed customer service levels are consistently achieved., • Monitor and improve fleet efficiency, focusing on planning, vehicle utilisation, and cost-effectiveness., • Maximise profitability of distribution activities through opportunities such as backloading and third-party work., • Maintain compliance with all legal, safety, and environmental regulations., • Plan and monitor vehicle maintenance to minimise downtime., • Lead, train, and develop a team of drivers, planners, and admin staff., • Produce and review transport KPIs and financial performance reports., • Drive a culture of customer service, safety, and continuous improvement. About you: • CPC holder in Road Transport Operations (National or International)., • Proven experience managing LGV fleets and distribution., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • High IT literacy and confident with transport systems and reporting., • Strong communication and decision-making skills., • Self-motivated, disciplined, and commercially aware., • Experience in the construction industry desirable., • LGV Licence., • Familiarity with regional markets and key external hauliers. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to make a real difference by leading a high-performing fleet, driving operational improvements, and ensuring top-tier customer service, please apply today!