Transport Manager
Dover area, Kent | £55,000 - £60,000+ DOE + pension |
External Recruitment Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established and financially secure UK logistics business to recruit an experienced Transport Manager for a key operational site in the Dover area.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive European transport and freight forwarding operation with a strong reputation, modern facilities, and a supportive senior leadership team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and high standards across fleet and driver performance.
The Role
As Transport Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of drivers and fleet operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring fleet and driver compliance with UK and EU regulations, including monitoring driver hours and managing infringements.
Coaching, training and performance-managing drivers, including implementing structured improvement plans.
Recruitment, induction and ongoing development of HGV drivers.
Managing driver conduct and disciplinary processes where required.
Reviewing driver timesheets, overtime and bonus data.
Supporting and deputising for the Site & Warehouse Manager when required.
Working closely with operations teams to maximise driver and fleet utilisation.
Investigating incidents involving vehicles, trailers or loads.
Liaising with the on-site workshop to manage repairs, servicing and MOT/PMI schedules.
Contributing to future vehicle and trailer specification decisions.
Managing supplier relationships and driver equipment provision.
Reviewing driver documentation and developing understanding of post-Brexit customs processes (training provided).
You will work from a modern office environment within a large freight terminal and collaborate with teams across multiple locations.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:30
On-call responsibility
Benefits & Package
Salary: £55,000+ depending on experience
Contributory pension scheme
22 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays
Opportunity to join a stable, growing logistics organisation with long-term career prospects
About You
You will be a confident, credible leader with strong operational knowledge and excellent people management skills.
Essential requirements:
Proven UK or European transport management experience
UK and International CPC
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong organisational and analytical ability
Professional, positive and proactive attitude
Numerate and literate with strong attention to detail
Previous Class 1 licence holder
Ambitious, resilient, empathetic and well-organised
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