Role: Transport Manager
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus, Generous Pension, LI / PMI
The Role
The Transport Manager will oversee the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring efficient fleet utilisation and full legal compliance. You'll lead a dedicated transport team of circa. 100, driving high standards, safety, and delivery performance across the operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage daily transport operations across a fleet of 40 HGVs and 150 trailers
* Ensure full OCRS and DVSA compliance, maintaining excellent operator standards
* Manage and develop a team of drivers, planners, and supervisors
* Maximise operational efficiency through resource planning and route optimisation
* Monitor KPIs, cost control, and service levels
* Conduct regular audits, driver briefings, and investigations
* Work closely with key customers and internal stakeholders
* Deliver continuous improvement and operational excellence
* Use TMS systems effectively for planning and reporting
Key Experiences
* CPC in Road Transport - essential
* Proven experience as a Transport Manager within a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environment (Ideally within 3PL or Retail)
* Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance
* Hands-on leadership style with excellent people management skills
* Competent user of transport management software (TMS) - ideally Road Runner and Microlise
* Confident, proactive, and commercially aware
* Live within a commutable distance of Chesterfield