Transport Manager - Builders Merchants

Transport Manager – Leading Builders Merchants 📍 Location: Slough 💷 Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (Permanent, Full-Time) We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading Builders Merchants for an experienced Transport Manager. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for a hands-on, proactive professional to take ownership of transport operations, managing a small fleet and ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient deliveries to customers. What You\’ll Be Doing: * Oversee and manage a fleet of lorries and vans, ensuring all transport operations run efficiently and safely. * Plan daily delivery routes to maximise efficiency and maintain excellent service standards. * Ensure all vehicles are compliant with legal and regulatory standards, including MOTs, insurance, and scheduled maintenance. * Lead and support a team of dedicated drivers, ensuring full adherence to health and safety and company procedures. * Handle day-to-day problem-solving relating to deliveries, routing, or vehicle issues. What We\’re Looking For: * Previous experience as a Transport Manager or in a similar logistics/transport leadership role. * Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, vehicle maintenance, and route planning. * Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with drivers, customers, and internal teams. * Confidence in using transport management systems and software. * A proactive approach to identifying and solving transport-related issues. * Up-to-date understanding of health and safety standards in transport operations. Preferred Qualifications: * Relevant qualifications in transport, logistics, or fleet management. * A valid UK driving licence with a clean record. * Strong analytical and decision-making skills to optimise resource allocation and delivery routes. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference in a well-established and growing company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your transport management career! Please note; due to the high volume of applications, if you do not receive a reply within 2 weeks, please take it that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we wish you all the very best of luck with your future job search