Transport Manager (Hiring Immediately) in Cheshire, Warrington

Company Description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas:

• Utility Infrastructure - Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
• Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Transport, Logistics & Asset Compliance Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant management of company transport, logistics operations, personal protective equipment (PPE), and statutory inspections of work at height and lifting equipment. The role ensures full compliance with UK transport legislation, LOLER, PUWER, and Work at Height Regulations, while supporting operational delivery through effective fleet, equipment, and logistics planning. The post holder plays a critical role in risk reduction, asset assurance, and operational readiness across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport & Fleet Management
  • Manage all company transport and fleet operations, including vans, HGVs, plant, and specialist vehicles.
  • Ensure compliance with DVSA, O-Licence requirements (where applicable), MOT, servicing, inspections, and defect reporting.
  • Implement and oversee driver compliance systems (licences, CPC, medicals, driver behaviour, telematics where applicable).
  • Control fleet costs, utilisation, replacement cycles, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Lead accident, incident, and insurance claim investigations relating to transport.
• Logistics & Operational Support
  • Plan and coordinate logistics to support project delivery, ensuring timely mobilisation of vehicles, plant, equipment, and materials.
  • Work closely with Operations, Project Managers, and Stores to ensure effective resource deployment.
  • Develop logistics strategies that minimise disruption, risk, and environmental impact.
  • Manage external suppliers, hire companies, and transport contractors, ensuring compliance with company and statutory standards.
• PPE Management
  • Own the end-to-end PPE management process, including specification, procurement, issue, replacement, and stock control.
  • Ensure PPE meets relevant British and European Standards and aligns with task-specific risk assessments.
  • Implement PPE standardisation programmes (e.g. task-based PPE, glove selection, work at height PPE).
  • Monitor PPE usage, compliance, and effectiveness, driving continual improvement and cost control.
• Inspections, Statutory Compliance & Asset Assurance
  • Manage statutory inspection regimes for lifting equipment and accessories (LOLER), work at height equipment (e.g. harnesses, lanyards, anchor systems, ladders, podiums, MEWPs), and work equipment (PUWER).
  • Ensure inspection schedules are in place, completed on time, recorded accurately, and defects are actioned.
  • Maintain accurate asset registers, inspection records, and certification.
  • Liaise with competent persons, inspection bodies, and third-party examiners.
  • Support audits, investigations, and regulatory inspections relating to assets and equipment.
• SHEQ, Governance & Continual Improvement
  • Work closely with the SHEQ function to ensure alignment with company safety management systems.
  • Support incident investigations relating to transport, lifting, work at height, and equipment failure.
  • Contribute to risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
  • Use data and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support training and competence requirements for drivers, operatives, and supervisors.

Key Interfaces

• Operations & Project Teams
• SHEQ & Risk Management
• Procurement & Supply Chain
• HR (training, competence, medicals)
• External auditors, inspectors, and regulators

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in transport, logistics, or fleet management within construction, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, Work at Height Regulations, and transport legislation.
• Experience managing PPE systems and statutory inspection regimes.
• Ability to manage multiple compliance streams across a multi-site operation.
• Strong organisational, data management, and communication skills.

Desirable

• CPC qualification or transport management qualification.
• NEBOSH / IOSH qualification or equivalent H&S background.
• Experience with digital inspection, asset management, or fleet systems.
• Experience supporting audits (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident working across operational and SHEQ functions.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to risk and compliance.
• Able to challenge unsafe practices constructively.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment.

Key Performance Measures (Examples)

• Fleet compliance and defect closure rates
• Statutory inspection completion and overdue metrics
• Transport incidents and claims reduction
• PPE compliance and cost efficiency
• Audit and regulatory findings

Qualifications

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