Full time Flexible hours Permanent

Transport Manager

Pertemps Enfield

Wembley, HA9 6TA

£50000 - £53000 per annum

Posted: 12 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 11 November 2026

Ref: 61121139

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About the Role

This permanent Transport Manager role, based in Wembley and covering Harlow, offers £50,000 to £53,000 annually with flexible full-time hours. The successful candidate will act as the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations across both sites. Key duties include managing driver teams, maintaining vehicle standards, overseeing compliance with transport legislation, and optimising route planning. Applicants should hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for road haulage and demonstrate strong leadership, organisational and communication skills. Experience within logistics or industrial gas distribution would be advantageous. The position suits a proactive professional committed to safety and operational excellence.

Transport Manager
Location: Based in Wembley & covering Harlow
Salary: £50,000 - £53,000
Join a Global Industry Leader Our client is a world-leading supplier of industrial, medical and speciality gases, supporting a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, food production and technology. With a strong reputation for safety, innovation and operational excellence, they play a critical role in helping businesses operate efficiently and sustainably.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Manager to lead transport operations across two key sites in Wembley and Harlow.
The Role
As the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, compliant and efficient transport operations across both locations. Reporting to the Regional Transport Manager, you will lead a large transport team, maintain the organisation's excellent compliance standards and drive operational performance.
You will be a key member of the site leadership team, championing a strong safety culture while delivering exceptional service to customers.
Key Responsibilities

Act as the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence
Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations, Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation
Lead and develop transport teams across multiple locations
Drive a proactive safety-first culture and support risk reduction initiatives
Manage daily transport operations involving cylinder and specialist gas deliveries
Oversee budgets, resource planning and operational performance
Build strong relationships with internal departments including Sales, Production and Customer Service
Manage contractor and third-party supplier performance
Support continuous improvement and transport optimisation initiatives
Lead employee relations activities, including Trade Union engagement where required

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

A valid Transport Manager CPC (essential)
Experience leading multi-site transport operations
Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance requirements
Experience managing large transport teams
Excellent understanding of transport legislation, tachograph regulations and compliance standards
Strong budget management and commercial awareness
Outstanding leadership and people management skills
Experience working within a unionised environment (desirable)
ADR knowledge or experience within hazardous goods transport (desirable)
NEBOSH qualification (desirable)

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