About The Role
Are you ready to join a Company that really believes that people are the very heart of the business and really values your contribution? Due to the continued expansion of the business and increasing demands, we’re looking for a Transport & Logistics Manager who will thrive in a busy environment.
The Transport and Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the safe, timely and cost-effective transportation of film and television equipment to studios, production facilities and on-location shoots throughout London and the UK. This role is critical in supporting production schedules, ensuring compliance with transport regulations, and maintaining high service standards for production teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and manage all transport and logistics operations for film and television equipment, including cameras, lighting, grip and technical assets.
* Coordinate deliveries and collections to studios, production offices and location shoots, often to tight and changing schedules.
* Manage a fleet of vehicles and/or third-party transport providers, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy, compliant and fit for purpose.
* Lead, schedule and support drivers and logistics staff, ensuring clear communication of call times, routes and on-site requirements.
* Liaise closely with production managers, unit managers, technical teams and warehouse staff to align logistics with production needs.
* Oversee loading and unloading procedures to ensure equipment is handled safely and securely.
* Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation, health and safety standards, working time regulations and driver hours.
* Manage risk assessments, method statements and location‑specific access requirements.
* Monitor transport costs, fuel usage and supplier performance, identifying efficiencies where possible.
* Respond proactively to last‑minute changes, delays or issues, providing practical solutions under pressure.
* Maintain accurate records relating to schedules, deliveries, vehicle checks and compliance documentation.
Benefits
What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.
About You
If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.
Qualifications
To succeed in the role you will bring the following skill‑set and behaviours:
* Proven experience in transport and logistics management, ideally within the Film & TV, broadcast, events or rental sectors.
* Strong understanding of film and television production workflows and the time‑critical nature of shoots.
* Experience managing drivers, fleets and external transport partners.
* Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
* Strong communication skills and a calm, professional approach when working under pressure.
* Sound knowledge of UK road transport regulations, health and safety requirements and best practice.
* Confident using scheduling, logistics or fleet management systems.
* Full UK driving licence (HGV licence desirable but not essential).
* CPC qualification or strong working knowledge of Driver CPC requirements preferred.
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including early starts, late finishes.
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