Transport Manager (Fleet & Logistics)
  • England,South East,Kent
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £35,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Description:
We’re recruiting an experienced Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations, fleet management, and driver compliance. You’ll ensure safe, efficient deliveries across multiple sites while keeping the fleet fully compliant with O-Licence, CPC, and transport legislation.
Key Responsibilities
*Managing 20 vehicles, with a potential flex of an additional 10 in the coming months.
*Overseeing up to 20 drivers.
*Plan daily delivery schedules and allocate drivers/vehicles
*Optimise routes and reduce empty mileage
*Oversee fleet maintenance, servicing, inspections, and compliance
*Manage drivers: training, onboarding, performance, licences, CPC
*Monitor fuel usage, costs, and telematics data
*Produce transport and fleet performance reports
*Liaise with workshops, suppliers, and logistics partners
What We’re Looking For
*Experience as a Transport Manager, Fleet Manager, or Logistics Manager.
*Strong knowledge of transport regulations, HGV operations, and vehicle maintenance.
*To be CPC certified (Certificate of Professional Competence).
*Confident with route planning, telematics, and fleet systems.
*Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
*Experience of managing a similar sized fleet (20-30 vehicles) and drivers (20).
*Previous experience working for a growing small to medium sized company, with experience of developing policy, practices, and processes in a multi-disciplined group operation would be highly beneficial.
Benefits
*23 days holiday + bank holidays
*Additional holiday each year (up to 27 days)
*Pension
*Free on-site parking
*Regular team-building treats/events
*Working hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm


If you’re an experienced Transport Manager looking for a stable, rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.
Job number 3416931

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Company size: 5–9 employees
Industry: Other
Established in May 2016, in the heart of Chelmsford City Centre, after many years of working for large national recruitment agencies we wanted to brea...
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