At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a fleet of 6 trucks and 1 LGV, ensuring compliance and efficient routing.
- Company: Frazer is a leading civils and utilities merchant, part of the STARK Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days' holiday, life assurance, and a discretionary bonus.
- Other info: Monday to Friday working hours with no Saturday requirement.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team focused on exceptional service and career development.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics, transport planning, and managing vehicle fleets required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Frazer, a leading civils and utilities merchant and part of the STARK Group, is looking for a Transport Manager to join our Glasgow branch. We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with excellent opportunities for career development, alongside a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days' holiday including bank holidays. This is a key position responsible for managing a fleet of 6 trucks and 1 LGV, planning and scheduling deliveries, coordinating third‑party haulage providers, ensuring efficient routing and timely service, while maintaining full compliance with transport legislation. Working hours: Monday to Friday, with no Saturday working.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading day‑to‑day transport operations and administration.
- Managing a fleet of 6 trucks and 1 LGV to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
- Organising and coordinating third‑party haulage providers to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Managing and scheduling deliveries, planning efficient routes, and ensuring timely, effective service.
- Building strong working relationships with drivers, suppliers, customers, and external transport partners.
- Overseeing driver compliance, including tachograph checks, defect reporting, PMIs, and vehicle service bookings.
- Ensuring transport activities meet all relevant legal and company requirements.
- Monitoring transport performance and identifying opportunities to improve service and efficiency.
Knowledge And Experience Required
- Experience in logistics and transport planning with a strong understanding of transport legislation.
- Previous experience managing transport operations and vehicle fleets.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and changing environment.
- Strong IT skills and regional geographical knowledge.
- A proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach.
- Previous people management experience.
- Experience within the builders' merchant, civils, construction supply, or distribution sector would be advantageous.
What's In It For You
- Discretionary bonus.
- A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday purchase, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, and more.
- Access to health and wellbeing support, including online GP appointments and mental health services.
- Generous employee discounts.
- Discounts with hundreds of leading high street and online retailers.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Monday to Friday working pattern with no Saturday requirement.
About Us
At Frazer, we specialise in supplying civils, utilities, and infrastructure products to customers across the UK. We are committed to delivering exceptional service, expert knowledge, and reliable solutions that help our customers complete their projects successfully. Our teams work collaboratively in a supportive environment where expertise, customer service, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
Transport Manager in Glasgow employer: Frazer
Frazer, located in Glasgow, offers a fulfilling work environment with generous employee discounts and health support. The team prioritises expertise and customer service, ensuring successful project completion for clients across the UK.
