Transport Manager

Role: Transport Manager-
Location:-Rushden, NN10-
Salary:--45,000 per annum + Company Vehicle-
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Freight Force Recruitment Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.

Overview-

Freight Force Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with-a well-established-logistics-and supply chain provider with more than 40 years of experience delivering integrated transport, haulage, freight-forwarding, distribution and-logistics-solutions across the UK and internationally.

Operating from multiple strategic locations throughout the UK and Norway,-our client-manages thousands of deliveries daily and provides specialist-logistics-services across a range of sectors including retail, construction, healthcare, food & beverage, chemical and hazardous goods.

Due to continued growth within its transport division, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Manager to lead transport operations at the Rushden site.-

The Role-

As Transport Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a busy transport operation, ensuring the efficient planning, compliance, utilisation and performance of both fleet and drivers. You will lead a fully trained transport team,-driving-operational excellence while-maintaining-the highest standards of safety, customer-service-and legal compliance.-

This position would suit a proactive transport professional with strong leadership skills, a commercial mindset and a thorough understanding of UK transport legislation and fleet operations.-

Key Responsibilities-

Operational Management-

- Oversee all daily transport activities, ensuring efficient vehicle utilisation and service delivery.
-Manage transport planning functions to maximise fleet productivity and operational efficiency.
-Monitor vehicle movements and transport performance against agreed KPIs.
Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed safely, legally and within customer expectations.
Work closely with customers,-drivers-and internal departments to-maintain-service excellence.
Identify-and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the transport operation.

Compliance & Fleet Management-

-Hold overall responsibility for Operator Licence compliance.
Ensure full adherence to DVSA, Traffic Commissioner and FORS requirements where applicable.
Maintain compliance with Working Time Directive, Drivers'' Hours-Regulations-and tachograph legislation.
- Manage driver infringements,-investigations-and corrective actions.
Ensure vehicle maintenance schedules, inspections and defect reporting procedures are effectively managed.
Maintain-accurate-transport records, compliance-documentation-and audit trails.

Team Leadership-

Lead, motivate and develop transport planners,-drivers-and operational staff.
Conduct regular performance reviews, training-assessments-and development planning.
Support recruitment, onboarding and retention of transport personnel.
Promote a positive safety culture and high-performance working environment.
Manage absence, disciplinary matters and employee relations issues where-required.

Commercial & Financial Control-

Monitor transport costs and-identify-opportunities to improve profitability.
Manage fuel efficiency, vehicle-utilisation-and operational expenditure.
Produce regular operational and financial reports for senior management.
Support business growth through effective resource planning and customer service delivery.

Health, Safety & Quality-

Ensure all transport activities are conducted-in accordance with-company health and safety policies.
Lead accident investigations and implement preventative measures.
Maintain-high standards-of operational quality and customer satisfaction.
Support company compliance with ISO standards and industry best practice.

Candidate Requirements-

Essential-

Valid-Transport Manager CPC (National or International).
Previous-experience as a Transport Manager-
Strong understanding of Operator Licence compliance and transport legislation.-
Proven experience managing drivers and transport teams.
Knowledge of Drivers'' Hours, Working Time-Directive-and tachograph regulations.
Excellent leadership,-communication-and organisational skills.
Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
Competent user of transport management systems and Microsoft Office.
Full UK-HGV Class 1-Driving Licence.

Desirable-

Experience within general haulage, pallet-network-or distribution environments.
Experience managing multi-site or high-volume transport operations.
Knowledge of hazardous goods or specialist freight operations.
CPC qualification in Road Haulage Operations.

What''s-on Offer-

Company vehicle
Stable and established-logistics-operation
Fully trained and experienced transport division
Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing business
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment

Why Join-this company?-

With over four decades of-logistics-expertise, a nationwide transport network and a reputation for handling complex freight operations,-our client-offers long-term career stability and the opportunity to lead an established transport function within a respected-logistics-organisation. The Rushden operation plays a key role in supporting transport, distribution and haulage services across the Midlands and wider UK network.-