Locations: Colchester (with responsibility for 4 operating sites)
Are you looking for an exciting leadership role in a fast paced, ever changing environment? Direct Seafoods Colchester is seeking a dynamic and hands on Transport Manager to join our site leadership team and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service to our customers every day.
About the Role
As our Transport Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient operation of our fleet of 40 vehicles operating across 4 locations. This is a highly visible and influential position where you will lead a team of dedicated drivers, manage day to day transport operations, and ensure the ongoing maintenance and compliance of our fleet through approved providers.
While our fleet is primarily vans, we also operate under an O Licence with three 7.5t vehicles, so a CPC qualification is essential.
This is a hands on, people focused role where no two days are the same. You’ll thrive in a busy environment, problem solve on the move, and take pride in delivering a safe, compliant and customer centric transport operation.
What We’re Looking For
We would love to hear from candidates who are:
* Hard working, proactive and resilient
* Experienced people managers with strong leadership skills
* Organised and operationally focused, with high attention to detail
* Ambitious, with the drive to grow and develop within the role
* Transport savvy, with a solid understanding of compliance, vehicle maintenance and route execution
* CPC qualified (essential)
What We Offer
A competitive and rewarding package, including:
* Salary £42,000–£45,000 per annum
* Company pension scheme
* Access to a wide range of employee benefits as detailed below
* The opportunity to shape and influence a critical function within our business
* A supportive culture where your ideas and progression matter
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