Transport Operations Manager: Lead 70-Driver Fleet

Vicovanu Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation and logistics company in Grays is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a team of drivers and ensure compliance with safety and transport legislation. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in the transport sector, with strong leadership skills, a CPC qualification, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. The role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and paid holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Paid holiday

Qualifications

• Proven background in managing a transport operation.
• Extensive knowledge of transport legislation and drivers hours rules.
• Experience in developing HSE and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of circa 70 drivers focused on service excellence.
• Manage the Driver Workforce to ensure training and competency.
• Build customer relationships and introduce value-adding solutions.
• Direct responsibility for SSHEQ performance and incident management.

Skills

Management and leadership

CPC Holder

Transport & Logistics experience

IT Skills (Excel)

Understanding of transport legislation

HSE and quality assurance processes

Managing workforce and subcontractors

Job description

A transportation and logistics company in Grays is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a team of drivers and ensure compliance with safety and transport legislation. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in the transport sector, with strong leadership skills, a CPC qualification, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. The role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and paid holidays.