Great opportunity to work as a Transport Manager for our client, a well-established logistics company based in Yate, Bristol. They are seeking an experienced and compliance-driven Transport Manager to oversee and manage their delivery fleet. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in ensuring operational excellence.
The rate of pay is GBP40,000 - GBP45,000 per annum.
The full-time permanent role works fixed shifts, and the hours of work are 8am to 5pm.
Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations, Operator Licence requirements, and transport legislation
- Monitor driver hours, tachograph compliance (if required), and Working Time Directive regulations
- Oversee fleet maintenance, MOT scheduling, and defect reporting procedures
- Lead, manage and develop drivers to embed a customer-first culture
- Maintain transport KPIs, including on-time delivery, fuel efficiency and cost control
- Conduct driver licence checks, inductions, and ongoing compliance audits
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with warehouse and sales teams to ensure seamless service
- Lead on full utilisation of IT systems
Qualifications and Requirements
- Valid Transport Manager CPC qualifications
- Be willing to be the named person on the Operator licence
- Proven experience as a Transport Manager
- Strong knowledge of UK Operator Licence compliance and transport legislation
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Working knowledge of the Highway Code, Tachograph requirements, Working Time regulations, Road Transport Regulations
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Commercial awareness
Benefits
- Earn GBP40,000 - GBP45,000 per annum
- Full-time job
- Free car parking on site
- PPE provided
- Full training provided
Job Ref: 1KIN
Location: Yate, Bristol
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