External Transport Manager in Harlow

Job Title: External Transport Manager (ETM) – Part-Time / Freelance

Licence Type: HGV Standard National / International

Hours: Estimated 4–8 hours per week (Flexible, involving regular site visits)

Remuneration: Competitive monthly retainer (Please state your expected rate)

Position Overview

We are a growing business seeking a qualified, reliable Independent/External Transport Manager (ETM) to maintain and oversee our HGV Operator Licence compliance. Our operating centre is located in Harlow, Essex, and we currently run a small fleet of two vehicles: one 7.5t rigid and one 18t rigid.

The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with the Traffic Commissioner (Eastern Traffic Area) and DVSA regulations, maintaining a genuine, continuous, and effective link with our transport operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Management: Maintain our Operator Licence in accordance with all statutory undertakings.
• Maintenance Oversight: Monitor and organize Periodic Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), defect reporting systems, and ensure regular, compliant brake testing schedules.
• Tachograph & Drivers’ Hours: Oversee regular downloads of driver cards (every 28 days) and vehicle units (every 90 days), analyzing data for infringements and missing mileage.
• Record Keeping: Ensure all transport-related documentation, training records, and maintenance files are up-to-date and audit-ready.
• Site Visits: Conduct weekly/bi-weekly site visits to the Harlow yard for physical file audits, driver briefings, and gate checks.

Requirements & Qualifications

CPC Qualification: Must hold a valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage (National or International).

Legal Capacity: Must have sufficient legal capacity under the Traffic Commissioner’s limits (maximum of 4 operators / 50 vehicles in total across all contracts).

Proximity: Must reside within a reasonable travelling distance of Harlow, Essex (ideally within a 1-to-2-hour commute) to ensure effective operational control.

Experience: Proven experience in managing HGV compliance and interfacing with the DVSA/Traffic Commissioner.

How to Apply

Please submit your interest along with:

• Your proposed monthly retainer fee for a 2-vehicle fleet.
• Confirmation of your current capacity (number of operators and total vehicles currently on your CPC).