Transport Manager

Job description

Transport Manager – Logistics & Distribution

Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, approximately 08:00–17:00 or 09:00–18:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, CPC-qualified Transport Manager to join an established logistics and distribution operation based near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

This hands-on management position combines transport planning, driver compliance, fleet management and operational leadership. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the daily running of the transport department, managing a team of two Transport Planners while ensuring efficient vehicle scheduling, legal compliance and reliable delivery performance.

The role offers a balance of approximately 50% transport compliance and 50% transport operations and planning, making it particularly suited to an experienced Transport Manager, Transport Office Manager or Transport Supervisor with a strong understanding of both areas.

A Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Compliance & Fleet Management

• Manage driver compliance, including drivers' hours, Working Time Directive (WTD), tachograph downloads, analysis and infringement management.

• Ensure adherence to DVSA regulations, Operator Licence (O-Licence) requirements and relevant transport legislation.

• Maintain driver licence checks, Driver CPC records, training documentation and compliance files.

• Oversee vehicle defect reporting, fleet maintenance coordination and vehicle roadworthiness.

• Liaise with maintenance providers to minimise vehicle downtime and maintain fleet availability.

• Maintain accurate compliance records and ensure the transport operation remains audit-ready.

• Identify compliance risks and implement preventative and corrective actions.

Transport Operations & Planning

• Manage and support two Transport Planners, ensuring effective daily transport planning and shift handovers.

• Oversee route planning, vehicle scheduling, driver allocation and delivery coordination.

• Manage operational challenges, including vehicle breakdowns, driver shortages, delivery delays and customer schedule changes.

• Monitor and improve vehicle utilisation, route efficiency, delivery performance and transport costs.

• Ensure effective communication between drivers, planners and management.

• Monitor transport KPIs and identify opportunities to improve operational performance.

• Develop the planning team's ability to resolve issues independently and make effective operational decisions.

• Take ownership of day-to-day transport issues, ensuring problems are resolved quickly and efficiently.

Skills & Experience Required

• Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – essential.

• Previous experience as a Transport Manager, Transport Supervisor, Transport Office Manager or Senior Transport Planner.

• Strong knowledge of drivers' hours, Working Time Directive (WTD), tachograph regulations and DVSA compliance.

• Experience within road transport, haulage, logistics or distribution operations.

• Good understanding of Operator Licence requirements, driver compliance and fleet management.

• Experience in transport planning, route scheduling, vehicle allocation and driver management.

• Ability to supervise, motivate and develop a transport planning team.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Confident using Transport Management Systems (TMS), route planning software and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, CPC-qualified transport professional who can confidently manage the daily demands of a busy logistics operation. Strong organisational skills, a thorough understanding of transport legislation and the ability to make practical decisions under pressure are essential. The position requires someone who can balance driver compliance with efficient transport planning, support and develop a small team, and take responsibility for resolving operational challenges independently.

What's on Offer?

This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary dependent on experience, a Monday-to-Friday working pattern and the opportunity to take ownership of an established transport operation. Reporting directly to senior management, the successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage daily transport activities, improve operational efficiency and play a key role in the ongoing development of the transport department.

Apply Now

Applications are welcomed from experienced, CPC-qualified Transport Managers, Transport Supervisors and Transport Office Managers seeking a hands-on management opportunity within logistics, haulage or distribution.

Apply today to be considered for this Transport Manager vacancy in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

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