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Transport Manager

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Yate

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Great opportunity to work as a Transport Manager for our client a well-established logistics company based in Yate, Bristol. They are seeking an experienced and compliance-driven Transport Manager to oversee and manage their delivery fleet. 
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in ensuring operational excellence. 
 
The rate of pay is £40,000 - £45,000 per annum. 
 
The full-time permanent role working fixed shifts, and the hours of work are: 
- 8am to 5pm 
 
Your Time at Work
 
As Transport Manager, you will take full responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of our transport function. You will ensure adherence to all Operator Licence undertakings and UK transport legislation while maintaining high service standards for our customers. Key responsibilities: 
 
- Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations, Operator Licence requirements, and transport legislation 
- Monitor driver hours, tachograph compliance (if required) , and Working Time Directive regulations 
- Oversee fleet maintenance, MOT scheduling, and defect reporting procedures 
- Lead, manage and develop drivers to embed a customer-first culture 
- Maintain transport KPIs, including on-time delivery, fuel efficiency and cost control 
- Conduct driver licence checks, inductions, and ongoing compliance audits 
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and implement corrective actions 
- Collaborate with warehouse and sales teams to ensure seamless service 
- Lead on full utilisation of IT systems 
 
Our Perfect Worker
 
Essential Requirements: 
 
- Valid Transport Manager CPC qualifications 
- Be willing to be the named person on the Operator license 
- Proven experience as a Transport Manager 
- Strong knowledge of UK Operator Licence compliance and transport legislation 
- Strong leadership and people management skills 
- Working knowledge of the Highway Code, Tachograph requirements, Working Time regulations, Road Transport Regulations 
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities 
- Commercial awareness 
 
Key Information and Benefits
 
- Earn £40,000 - £45,000 per annum 
- Full time 
- Free car parking on site 
- PPE provided 
- Full training provided 
 
Job Ref: 1KIN 
 
About Staffline
 
Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales. 
 
Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. 
 
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