Transport Manager

Position Transport Manager / occasional HGV Driver – join Central Alliance team, reporting to Senior Leadership Team, based out of Normanton Offices and Yard. Full‑time, permanent role. We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager who will act as the nominated Manager on the Company’s Standard International Operators Licence. You will be accountable for managing transport operations of Central Alliance’s Ground Investigation plant (drill rigs and support equipment) to sites across the UK, and for delivering ad‑hoc haulage services to external clients. The role requires ensuring safety and compliance across the fleet, covering operator licensing, EU, domestic and UK regulations. In addition to managerial duties, the role will involve HGV driving and possible overnight assignments throughout the UK.

Accountabilities

• Be of good repute and professionally competent in managing the Company’s Operator Licence undertakings and upholding FORS accreditation annually.
• Represent the Company where engagement with DVSA, Traffic Commissioner etc. is required.
• Ensure all Operator Licensing regulations and Operator Licence undertakings are adhered to, including driver licensing, CPC, drivers' hours & working time regulations, record keeping, vehicle maintenance and loading security.
• Plan and coordinate all internal mobilisations and demobilisations, liaising with operational teams, attending weekly planning meetings and reviewing the planner, proactively dealing with any issues/delays and providing updates to relevant project managers.
• Schedule all HGV movements in line with drivers’ hours, while considering efficiencies and cost implications.
• Monitor, record and submit digital tachograph data in line with industry norms.
• Oversee driver compliance with working time regulations and tachograph rules.
• Ensure drivers are adequately trained and competent to operate all relevant vehicles and equipment.
• Stay informed of industry updates, and implement changes where required.
• Liaise with RSK Group Fleet Compliance Manager and Group Fleet Manager as required to ensure compliance with Group standards and share best practice.
• Deliver the current year’s annual Haulage budget, ensuring work is priced correctly so it can be done legally and profitably, providing early warning to Managing Directors of potential material variance.
• Build subsequent years annual Haulage budget, including staff levels, costs, materials, CAPEX and support services; explore and present options on diversification of the fleet with a view of supporting a greater market.
• Track and analyse data, presenting key metrics at monthly and quarterly business meetings (fleet and driver utilisation, fuel consumption).
• Act on poor driver behaviour to improve safety & fleet efficiencies, challenge under‑utilisation and inefficiencies with work tasks undertaken by team members, and up‑skill on how to work more effectively.
• Create a culture that demonstrates safety as the first value – aiming for zero harm and encouraging staff to stop work and report unsafe conditions.
• Contribute timely and respectful opinions on all SHEQ related items, providing direction and leadership across the Haulage department.
• Maintain common process for assessing risk across all SHEQ documents including Site Specific Risk Assessments, H&S Plans, RAMS and POWRA’s for the Haulage department.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct regular audits of HGV fleet/transport operations and drivers.
• Responsible for the procurement and disposal of Company vehicles.
• Drive, promote and implement a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in all elements of the Haulage department, challenging systems, process and technology to increase safety, sales, reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Build and maintain a structured and capable team, conduct performance reviews, training and disciplinary procedures where necessary.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, fostering repeat business, including visiting and liaising with key client teams.

About You

• Transport Manager CPC qualification.
• HGV Driving Licence with experience driving HGVs.
• Experience in tachograph software.
• Extensive knowledge of road haulage, Operator licensing and UK road legislation.
• Experience in transport routing and maintenance scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing fleets and drivers.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Commercially minded, able to develop and evolve systems and processes within a growing business.
• Be of good repute and able to lead and influence teams to be high performing and exhibit a safe, positive work culture.
• Experienced in structuring health and safety procedures to meet SHEQ requirements (Risk Assessments, Method Statements, etc.).
• Ability to work in high‑pressure environments and manage urgent or complex tasks simultaneously, providing and communicating solutions clearly and timely.
• Professional interactions with team members, internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Willing to work flexible hours when required, and stay away overnight from time to time throughout the UK.
• Unrestricted work rights in United Kingdom.

Culture and Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays.
• Digital GP Service.
• Gym and lifestyle discounts.
• Life cover protection.
• Optional private healthcare.
• Cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Volunteering days.
• Retirement and mortgage advice.
• Active committees driving diversity and inclusion.
• Access to our industry‑leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services.
• Regular training and career development.
• Hybrid working pattern available, with some flexibility around start and finish times.

Equal opportunity statement

The RSK Group is an equal opportunity company. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations and those with disabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.