Overview
Great opportunity to work as a Transport Manager for our client, a well‑established logistics company based in Yate, Bristol. They are seeking an experienced and compliance‑driven Transport Manager to oversee and manage the delivery fleet.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in ensuring operational excellence.
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.
Full‑time permanent role working fixed shifts – 8am to 5pm.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations, Operator Licence requirements, and transport legislation.
* Monitor driver hours, tachograph compliance (if required), and Working Time Directive regulations.
* Oversee fleet maintenance, MOT scheduling, and defect reporting procedures.
* Lead, manage and develop drivers to embed a customer‑first culture.
* Maintain transport KPIs, including on‑time delivery, fuel efficiency and cost control.
* Conduct driver licence checks, inductions, and ongoing compliance audits.
* Investigate accidents, incidents and implement corrective actions.
* Collaborate with warehouse and sales teams to ensure seamless service.
* Lead on full utilisation of IT systems.
Essential Requirements
* Valid Transport Manager CPC qualifications.
* Willingness to be the named person on the Operator licence.
* Proven experience as a Transport Manager.
* Strong knowledge of UK Operator Licence compliance and transport legislation.
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Working knowledge of the Highway Code, Tachograph requirements, Working Time regulations, Road Transport Regulations.
* Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
* Commercial awareness.
Key Information and Benefits
* £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.
* Full time.
* Free car parking on site.
* PPE provided.
* Full training provided.
Job Ref: 1KIN
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