Transport Manager Eastbourne 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday Competitive salary plus benefits package We are looking for an experienced and forward thinking Transport Manager to shape our Transport strategy, ensure legal compliance and drive excellence across our fleet, workshop and compliance functions. This is a highly visible role within the business, working closely with senior stakeholders and external partners, including DAF dealerships, to deliver safe, efficient and customer focused transport services. You will be responsible for setting our Transport policy, providing leadership, shaping departmental strategy and ensuring full compliance with all aspects of Operator Licensing, Transport Law and Traffic Legislation. This role is pivotal in ensuring the Company has the right fleet resources, systems and standards to deliver excellent customer service and support business profitability. Ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, we are a fourth-generation family business who leads the marketplace, supplying decorating materials to Consumers and Tradespeople across the UK from our network to over 280 stores nationwide in the Brewers Group. Founded in 1904, we are proud to be a family business run on family principles with a clear vision to ‘play our part in making the world a brighter place’. We place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues - our mantra is to ‘help one another succeed’. To find out more about working with us visit www.Brewers.co.uk/careers We want every candidate to feel supported and able to succeed. If you are neurodivergent or have a disability and need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know and we will do everything we can to make it work for you. About the role As Transport Manager, some key responsibilities will include: Set and drive Transport policy in line with our company values and goals Lead departmental strategy, continuously improving safety, service and efficiency Ensure full compliance with Transport Law, Traffic Legislation and Operator Licensing requirements Manage vehicle performance, utilisation and all fleet systems Lead our in house workshop and ensure the ongoing commercial viability of the DAF workshop operations Specify, negotiate and recommend vehicle and equipment purchases Support investigations and decisions using fleet data, telematics and systems Maintain accurate compliance reporting, defect management and audit trails Lead driver training initiatives, including DCPC and post incident roadcraft Prepare annual budgets and monitor departmental and capital expenditure Identify efficiency opportunities to support business profitability and competitive insurance premiums Work closely with Regional Managers, Regional Operations Managers, Branch teams and DAF partners Deliver insightful, data driven reports to senior leadership Who we are looking for to join the team: Strong background leading transport or fleet functions, with experience managing vehicle fleets and workshop productivity, inspections, repairs and overall vehicle utilisation Comprehensive understanding of Transport Law, Traffic Law and managing compliance with O-Licence obligations FORS Practitioner - either with an existing qualification or a recently expired qualification and committed to recertify Experience of budget management, negotiation and data driven decision making A strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and the ability to set and drive strategic direction A collaborative people leader with the ability to develop teams across operational areas Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders Proficient with a range of software such as Microsoft Office and fleet systems, with the ability to produce useable operational data Full UK Driving Licence and willing to travel with a flexible approach to working hours and able to commit to overnight stays when required In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of: Competitive salary 36 days holiday, including an allowance for selected bank holidays - increasing with service Free life assurance 5% employer pension contribution (with employee contributions) Stream money management app - access part of your pay as you earn Employee Assistance Programme for you, a partner and children Virtual GP service for you and dependent children Private Medical Insurance and funded Medicash scheme for routine healthcare reimbursements Generous Brewers colleague discounts on home improvement products Discounts with major high street and supermarket brands Financial support schemes: Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans, Helping Hand loans Comprehensive induction and ongoing development Additional benefits after a qualifying period: profit related pay, enhanced family leave and access to company Holiday Homes in Cornwall and the Lake District To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form. 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