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Transport Manager

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Transport Manager
Location: Southampton, UK

Salary: Up to £50,000pa (DOE)

Are you an experienced Transport Manager and leader, looking to kick-start a new career for an established and growing Road Haulage company? This role could be excellent for you! 

My client is looking for an experienced Transport Manager who holds a TM CPC to join their team based Southampton, to manage and support drivers and the fleet of HGV Class 1 and 2 vehicles.

Working Hours: Full Time: Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)

Package Benefits:

25 days holiday + banks
Company Pension
Employee Discount Scheme
On-site parking
Excellent and on-going training programme
Opportunity for growth and development within the companyKey Responsibilities:

Lead driver compliance by managing drivers' hours, Working Time Directive (WTD), tachograph records, CPC requirements, and licence verification.
Ensure the fleet remains fully roadworthy and compliant by overseeing vehicle maintenance, inspections, and transport operations.
Act as the nominated Transport Manager, ensuring adherence to Operator Licence undertakings, DVSA regulations, and all relevant transport legislation.
Maintain robust, audit-ready compliance systems, carry out internal compliance reviews, and prepare for DVSA and Traffic Commissioner inspections.
Recruit, mentor, and develop transport personnel while investigating incidents, implementing corrective actions, and promoting continuous improvement through driver training and briefings.Requirements:

Transport Managers CPC is essential.
Previous experience working with and routing Heavy Goods Vehicles
Previous experience handling fleet management and the booking of MOTs and Servicing
Previous experience speaking with and managing drivers
Driver's CPC (Class 1 or 2) is desirableWR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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