Full job descriptionTransport Manager (CPC Holder)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: UK (with EU travel up to twice per month)
Type: Temp to Perm / Permanent Opportunity
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Manager to join a large, well-established logistics business during a period of strategic expansion.
This role will play a key part in launching and managing a new cross-border linehaul solution between the UK, Netherlands, Ireland and additional EU lanes as the network scales throughout the year.
This is a genuine opportunity to build and shape a new operation within a growing team, with long-term progression available as fleet size and lane volumes increase.
Key Responsibilities
*Act as Transport Manager and be named on the Operator’s Licence
*Oversee a dedicated linehaul fleet operating cross-border between the UK and EU
*Manage driver compliance, WTD, tachograph and O Licence obligations
*Ensure full compliance with DVSA and regulatory requirements
*Monitor fleet utilisation, route efficiency and cost control
*Support the launch of new EU lanes as operations expand
*Liaise with EU partners and operational teams
*Travel to EU locations up to twice per month as required
*Drive operational performance, service levels and KPI delivery
Requirements
*Valid International Transport Manager CPC
*Experience being named on an Operator’s Licence
*Strong knowledge of UK and EU transport regulations
*Linehaul / trunking management experience
*Cross-border transport experience (UK-EU preferred)
*Experience managing drivers and fleet compliance
*Strong understanding of tachograph legislation and WTD
*Willingness to travel internationally (up to 2 trips per month)
*Commercially aware and operationally hands-on
What’s on Offer
*£45,000 - £50,000 salary (depending on experience)
*Opportunity to build and shape a new operation
*Exposure to international transport growth
*Clear pathway to permanent and long-term progression
*Stability within a large, expanding logistics group