Transport Manager

The Transport Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of the Canary Wharf vehicle fleet, ensuring it is safe, compliant, cost-effective, and fit for operational needs. The role oversees all aspects of fleet operations, including vehicle procurement, maintenance, compliance, utilisation, driver management, and supplier relationships. The Transport Manager ensures adherence to legal and regulatory requirements while driving efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the fleet.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall accountability for the CWG Vehicle Operator License (O License) ensuring the company is fulfilling its legal obligation in accordance with the Department for Transport (Senior Traffic Commissioner) statutory legislation.
• Responsible for the management of the CWG fleet of vehicles and plant; enabling the delivery of front-line services.
• Responsible for providing an effective, value for money, and efficient customer-focused transport and fleet management function to all the operational teams that meet legislative requirements.
• Responsible for the procurement of all Company vehicles/plant and management of the company’s vehicle replacement programme.
• Provides strategic advice on all transport and fleet matters for the CWG including specifications, contract negotiations, supplier management and maintenance and compliance with transport law regulations.
• Management of the Central Transport Workshop facilities and Workshop Stores.
• Management and delivery of the CWG driver training packages to ensure compliance with HSE, PUWER and transport legislation.
• Manages the specified Operating Centre named on the O License (Cooks Close Truck Tunnel), including H&S and fire regulations, site security, building maintenance and bulk fuel installations.
• Drivers administration - managing the checking of drivers' licenses and driver CPC qualifications (DQC), ensuring retention of drivers hours records and working time records (no less than 24 months).
• Drivers management - ensuring compliance with the driving hours rules (EU and Domestic Hours rules); that drivers record their duty, driving time and rest breaks.
• Drivers operations - ensuring drivers complete and return their driver defect reporting sheets and that defects are recorded correctly.
• Vehicle administration - ensuring that vehicle maintenance records are retained for a period of no less than 15 months.
• Vehicle management - ensuring that vehicles are kept in a fit and roadworthy condition, that defects are recorded and repaired promptly.
• License administration - ensuring that the traffic commissioner is made aware of any relevant matters within 28 days including convictions and prosecutions of the drivers.
• Driver Training - ensuring that drivers are adequately trained and competent to operate relevant vehicles and equipment.
• Lead and manage teams with monthly meetings, regular one-to-one meetings with direct reports and undertake performance reviews.
• Conduct investigations into Road Traffic Act and Transport Law infringements and carry out/assist with staff disciplinary caseworks when required.
• Strategic management and planning of the CWG vehicle fleet and plant requirements.
• Act as advisor to the senior management on all transport legislation and fleet matters.
• To carry out other reasonable duties as requested by the Associate Director and Estate Operations Manager in Infrastructure.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Essential: Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification in Road Haulage.
• Good knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.
• Previous experience in a transport or logistics role.
• Experience managing drivers and vehicle schedules.
• Ability to ensure compliance with drivers hours, tachographs, and vehicle standards.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident using transport systems and basic IT (e.g. Microsoft Office).

• Personal Qualities: Reliable and professional, well organised with good attention to detail, calm under pressure, proactive and able to solve problems, flexible and adaptable to operational needs.

HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect.

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES

Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies.

COMPANY VALUES

• Commit to Excellence.
• Act with integrity and deliver high performance.
• Put our customers at the heart of what we do.
• Resolve issues by providing high quality solutions.
• Foster Collaboration.
• Encourage Engagement.
• Take Ownership.
• Embrace Innovation.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Diversity and Inclusion.
• Flexible Working.
• Learning and Development.
• Other Benefits.

If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.