About the role
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 and fleet wagons, operating within a busy weighbridge on site.
Regular interaction with process managers will be necessary ensuring stock inventory is sufficient and customer demand is met.
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 tippers and potentially other vehicles)
Management of yard operations and vehicle movements on a weighbridge site
Coordination of 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
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
Benefits
5% employer pension contribution Li
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