Transportation Manager
1 day ago
Yate
Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly driven Transport Manager to take full operational and compliance responsibility for a busy Bristol transport operation. This is a key leadership position within a well-established logistics business, offering the opportunity to manage a fast-paced operation at a green-banded OCRS site with strong existing compliance standards. The role As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, compliant, efficient and customer-focused transport operation. You will lead the transport team, maintain Operator Licence compliance and drive continuous improvement across fleet performance, service levels and operational KPIs. Key responsibilities will include: • Taking responsibility for the site’s Operator Licence undertakings, • Maintaining the site’s green OCRS status and high compliance standards, • Managing driver hours, tachograph compliance and Working Time Directive requirements, • Monitoring vehicle maintenance, PMI schedules, defects and MOT performance, • Leading, coaching and developing drivers, planners and transport colleagues, • Managing daily transport operations within a fast-paced, time-critical environment, • Driving improvements across fleet utilisation, productivity and cost control, • Monitoring KPIs, service levels, operational performance and customer delivery standards, • Managing driver conduct, infringements, investigations and corrective actions, • Ensuring robust systems are in place for audits, risk assessments and safe working practices, • Working closely with internal departments, customers and external suppliers, • Promoting a positive culture of safety, compliance, accountability and continuous improvement About you: We are looking for an established, hands-on Transport Manager with: • A valid Transport Manager CPC, • Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance, • Proven experience managing an HGV transport operation, • Excellent understanding of driver hours, tachographs and the Road Transport Working Time Directive, • Experience managing fleet maintenance, defects, PMIs and vehicle availability, • A strong track record of protecting or improving OCRS performance, • Confident leadership and people-management skills, • Experience working with transport KPIs, budgets and performance data, • A proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach, • The ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in a demanding operation This position would suit a Transport Operations Manager, Depot Transport Manager, Fleet Manager, Senior Transport Manager, Logistics Manager or experienced CPC holder seeking greater responsibility. What’s on offer? • Salary of up to £47,000 per annum, • A permanent leadership opportunity with an established logistics business, • Responsibility for a well-run, green-banded OCRS operation, • The autonomy to influence operational performance and compliance, • A fast-paced and rewarding working environment, • Genuine scope to introduce improvements and develop the transport team Apply today if you are an experienced Transport Manager who is passionate about operational excellence, fleet compliance and developing high-performing teams. Work Location: In person