Transport Manager - 3PL Logistics Location: Stanford-le-Hope Salary: 55,000.00 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, with flexibility to meet operational requirements.Summary: We are recruiting a Transport Manager for a third-party logistics (3PL) company in Stanford-le-Hope. Leading an office team of four, you will oversee 10 own-fleet vehicles and their drivers on the operator''s licence, alongside approximately eight vans operating on a separate contract outside the O-licence fleet. Although the fleet is relatively small, the operation is varied and at times complex, requiring close coordination across multiple departments. The role combines hands-on transport management, a strong focus on compliance and a clear remit to reduce departmental costs while maintaining service standards. A Transport Manager CPC is essential, as you must be able to be named as Transport Manager on the company''s operator''s licence.Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of a compliant, cost-effective transport operation, balancing day-to-day delivery requirements with changing contract demands.Act as the named Transport Manager on the operator''s licence, taking responsibility for transport compliance and maintaining the required standards across vehicles and drivers.Manage the daily operation of 10 own-fleet vehicles and their drivers, together with approximately eight vans supporting a separate contract.Lead and support the four-person office team, setting clear priorities and coordinating ..... full job details .....