Job Description
Assistant Transport Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000
Hours: Monday – Friday (10:30 – 19:00)
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
Are you ready to step up in your transport career?
Maybe you’re currently in a logistics or transport environment and what you’re missing is the opportunity to progress.
This is that opportunity.
Opportunity
This is a development role within a busy, fast-paced transport operation.
This is perfect for someone who is ready to step up and grow into a Transport Manager position over the next 1–2 years.
You’ll be supporting both daily operations and longer-term planning, while gaining hands-on experience in compliance, people leadership and depot management.
What’s the role?
1. Support the Transport Manager with day-to-day depot operations
2. Ensure vehicles and records meet all legal compliance and safety requirements
3. Be a visible and supportive presence for drivers on shift
4. Coach and guide the driving team in a fair and consistent way
5. Assist with onboarding, training and recruitment of new drivers
6. Help investigate incidents, accidents and near-misses to maintain high ...