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Transport Manager - Leading Builders Merchants?? Location: Slough?? Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (Permanent, Full-Time)?? Working Hours: Monday to Friday (NO WEEKENDS!), 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading Builders Merchants for an experienced Transport Manager. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for a hands-on, proactive professional to take ownership of transport operations, managing a small fleet and ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient deliveries to customers.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Oversee and manage a fleet of 6 lorries and 1 van, ensuring all transport operations run efficiently and safely.
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Plan daily delivery routes to maximise efficiency and maintain excellent service standards.
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Ensure all vehicles are compliant with legal and regulatory standards, including MOTs, insurance, and scheduled maintenance.
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Lead and support a team of dedicated drivers, ensuring full adherence to health and safety and company procedures.
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Handle day-to-day problem-solving relating to deliveries, routing, or vehicle issues.
What We're Looking For:
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Previous experience as a Transport Manager or in a similar logistics/transport leadership role.
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Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, vehicle maintenance, and route planning.
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Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
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Confidence in using transport management systems and software.
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A proactive approach to identifying and solving transport-related issues.
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Up-to-date understanding of health and safety standards in transport operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Relevant qualifications in transport, logistics, or fleet management.
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A valid UK driving licence with a clean record.
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Strong analytical and decision-making skills to optimise resource allocation and delivery routes.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference in a well-established and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your transport management career!
Please note; due to the high volume of applications, if you do not receive a reply within 2 weeks, please take it that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we wish you all the very best of luck with your future job search.
