Transport Manager

Transport Manager
A well-established, family-owned business operating under a Restricted Operator’s Licence is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to take full responsibility for the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective management of its vehicle fleet. The fleet includes a small number of articulated vehicles, fleet wagons and tampers, operating within a busy weighbridge site handling 15-tonne loads.
Fleet efficiency, utilisation, and forward planning are central to this role. The successful candidate will ensure vehicles are deployed intelligently, downtime is minimised, and transport activity aligns seamlessly with operational and production requirements. This is a hands-on position requiring practical yard oversight as well as strategic fleet management.
Key Responsibilities
* Full responsibility for the efficient utilisation, forward planning, and performance of a fleet of 4 vehicles (including articulated vehicles, wagons, and tampers)
* Management of yard operations and vehicle movements on a weighbridge site
* Coordination of 15-tonne loads to ensure operational efficiency
* Proactive route planning and movement scheduling to maximise productivity and minimise costs
* Control and scheduling of maintenance to reduce downtime and protect operational continuity
* Oversight of driver hours, tachograph compliance, defect reporting, and statutory record-keeping
* Management of fleet operating costs, including fuel, servicing, and external suppliers
* Ownership, maintenance, and renewal of FORS Silver accreditation
* Ensuring continued compliance under a Restricted Operator’s Licence
* Close collaboration with production and operations teams to ensure transport capacity supports business priorities
* Attendance at daily operational meetings and leadership of meetings in the Operations Manager’s absence
* Providing operational cover for weighbridge activities as required
* Monitoring stock levels of key products and consumables
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience managing HGV / articulated vehicle fleets
* Hands-on experience within a weighbridge or similar heavy-load site environment
* Strong understanding of fleet efficiency, utilisation, and cost control
* Experience in route planning and operational scheduling
* Solid working knowledge of transport compliance systems
* Experience managing fleet wagons and tampers
* FORS experience desirable (particularly maintaining Silver accreditation)
* Transport Manager CPC desirable
* A restrictive licence would be highly desirable
* Commercially aware, highly organised, and confident managing both fleet and yard operations
Salary & Benefits
* Circa £40,000 per annum (Flexible for the right person)
* 25 days holiday per annum (excluding bank holidays)
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Life cover
* Group health scheme
Hours: 06:30am -4pm Monday to Friday
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