Transport & Fleet Manager
Department: Logistics
Location: Manchester Distribution Centre (On-site)
Reporting to: Logistics Director

Role Purpose
This position will take responsibility for the effective and continuous management of the company''s transport operation. It is a key management role requiring a Road Haulage CPC-qualified Transport Manager who is eligible to be named on an Operator''s Licence. Initially, the primary focus will be transport compliance and driver (including agency driver) management.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the named Transport Manager on the Operator''s Licence, ensuring compliance with transport legislation, DVSA requirements and Traffic Commissioner standards.
• Manage fleet compliance, including maintenance records, periodic maintenance inspections (PMIs), MOTs and defect reporting.
• Oversee driver compliance, including licence checks, tachograph management, drivers'' hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Lead transport planning activities and support the development of the transport team.
• Coordinate vehicle movements, deliveries and transfers across multiple sites.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety across all transport operations.
• Investigate incidents and service disruptions, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Manage departmental budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining service and compliance standards.
• Build strong working relationships across Operations, Finance and HR.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet utilisation, operational efficiency and service reliability.
  

• Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage.
• Eligibility to act as a nominated Transport Manager on an Operator''s Licence.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Minimum five years'' experience operating as a Transport Manager within a goods vehicle operation.
• Experience managing transport compliance within an Operator Licence environment.
• Experience of audit preparation, regulatory inspections and compliance reporting.
• Experience using transport compliance software such as Logistics UK Vision, Convey Web, TruTac, FleetCheck or similar systems.
  

• -45,000 -55,000 salary
  
• Private medical insurance cover
  
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  
• Birthday off
  
• Working 45 hours per week
  

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