Transport Manager
OA are recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to take full responsibility for the transport department of an established and growing distribution operation in Edmonton. This is a permanent opportunity for a highly experienced transport professional with a strong background in fleet management, O-Licence compliance and leading large transport teams.
The successful candidate will oversee daily transport operations, manage a mixed fleet of 3.5-tonne and 7.5-tonne vehicles, ensure regulatory compliance and lead a team of 30+ employees. This senior, hands-on role requires strong mechanical knowledge, leadership skills and proven transport management experience.
Location: Edmonton
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (flexibility required to meet operational demands).
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Transport Manager Benefits
- Senior management position within an established and growing business.
- Opportunity to take ownership of a substantial transport operation.
- Direct involvement with senior management.
- Opportunity to influence and improve transport operations, systems and processes.
- Company pension.
- Employee discount.
- Staff discount.
- Free parking.
- Company events.
- NHS Top-Up Scheme.
Transport Manager Key Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day transport operation, managing a mixed fleet of 3.5-tonne and 7.5-tonne vehicles.
- Oversee transport scheduling, driver allocation, route planning and delivery performance, ensuring efficient vehicle utilisation and service levels.
- Manage fleet maintenance, including servicing, MOTs, safety inspections, breakdowns, repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Ensure full O-Licence compliance, maintaining accurate records and adhering to DVSA regulations, Traffic Commissioner requirements and transport legislation.
- Oversee drivers' hours, tachograph records, working time regulations and vehicle roadworthiness.
- Manage DVSA inspections, compliance audits and any necessary corrective actions.
- Apply strong mechanical knowledge to assess vehicle defects, oversee repairs and minimise vehicle downtime.
- Lead, motivate and manage a transport workforce of 30+ employees, overseeing recruitment, training, rotas, attendance and performance.
- Monitor transport KPIs, fleet expenditure and operational costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Investigate delivery issues, accidents and customer complaints, implementing appropriate solutions.
- Work closely with warehouse management and senior leadership to ensure smooth operational coordination.
- Produce management reports and drive continuous improvements across the transport department.
Transport Manager Skills and Experience
- Transport Manager CPC in Road Haulage is essential.
- Extensive experience managing O-Licence compliance and commercial vehicle fleets is essential.
- Proven experience in a Transport Manager or senior transport management position.
- Experience managing mixed fleets of 3.5-tonne and 7.5-tonne vehicles.
- Demonstrable experience leading and managing teams of 30+ employees.
- Strong mechanical knowledge, with experience overseeing vehicle maintenance, repairs and inspections.
- Thorough understanding of DVSA regulations, drivers' hours, tachographs and transport legislation.
- Experience managing fleet maintenance schedules, compliance records and operational budgets.
- Strong leadership, organisational, communicatio
Transport Manager employer: Job Advert
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