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TRANSPORT MANAGER
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7AM - 5PM
£45,000 PER ANNUM
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a TRANSPORT MANAGER to join our well-established LOGISTICS LEADER based in TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER on a full-time permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity offering an amazing annual salary and room to grow and progress.
You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day transport operations, managing drivers and HGV fleet performance, and ensuring full compliance with legal and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily transport operations across multiple routes
- Ensure compliance with transport legislation and O-licensing
- Monitor driver performance, fuel usage and delivery KPIs
- Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal departments to meet service expectations
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience in a transport management role
- Strong knowledge of logistics regulations and route planning
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
Benefits
- Company van
- Fuel card
- Salary increases after completion of probation and two years’ service
- Company tools
- Phone/Tablet
- £250 call out fee for any breakdowns on the weekend
Essential Skills
- Ability to manage and motivate drivers, supervisors and administration staff
- Strong team building and conflict resolution skills
- Transport legislation knowledge
- In-depth understanding of transport laws, tachograph rules, driver hours, and Working Time Directive
- Experience managing Operator’s Licence compliance
- Route planning and logistics coordination
- Efficiently plan routes to minimise fuel costs and meet delivery deadlines
- Ability to respond quickly to breakdowns, delays or changes
- Fleet management
- Oversee maintenance schedules, vehicle servicing, and inspections
- Ensure the fleet is roadworthy, legal, and cost-effective
- Health and safety awareness
- Promote and enforce safe working practices across the transport operation
- Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations
Desirable Experience
- CPC qualification (National/International) desirable
Training
- Industry related training and support throughout
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If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today by clicking the link below
People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process
