Job Title: Transport Manager
Location: North Yorkshire, England
Compensation: £42,.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF
Lead safe, compliant transport and airside operations
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. We’re looking for a Transport Manager (Fixed Term Contract) to join our Aviation business, based on site at RAF Leeming.
This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for managing site transport services, fleet performance, and driver standards in support of the UK Military Air LAFT 2 contract. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring transport and airside activities are delivered safely, compliantly, and efficiently.
The role
Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you’ll lead the transport function on site, managing people, vehicles, and processes to meet contractual and regulatory requirements. You’ll work closely with the Authority and parenting units to ensure vehicle availability, staff competence, and continuous improvement across transport operations.
Day-to-day, you will:
1. Lead and manage site transport operations to support flying and operational activity
2. Manage fleet availability, maintenance coordination, and vehicle compliance
3. Ensure all drivers and transport staff are suitably trained, qualified, and current
4. Maintain transport governance, documentation, and compliance with RAF and Babcock standards
5. Lead and develop the transport team, ensuring effective shift cover and performance.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.
This role is a full‑time, fixed‑term contact for 4 years, working 40 hours per week, based on site at RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire.
Essential experience of the Transport Manager:
6. Strong operational leadership experience within transport or logistics
7. Good working knowledge of transport legislation, driver compliance, and fleet management
8. Ability to work collaboratively with military and civilian stakeholders
9. Confident communicator with a proactive, safety‑focused approach.
Qualifications for the Transport Manager:
10. Clean UK driving licence
11. Transport‑related licences or professional qualifications (e.g. LGV/PSV/ADR or Operator Licence) are desirable.
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