Transport Manager
  • England,East of England,Essex
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionTransport Manager
Location: Barking
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
Our client is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee fleet compliance, driver management, and transport operations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance standards while supporting the wider transport function and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
*Act as the nominated CPC holder and ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation
*Maintain FORS Silver accreditation standards and oversee driver compliance, tachographs, and training requirements
*Support the existing transport management team whilst providing senior oversight of fleet compliance and transport performance
*Oversee vehicle maintenance, servicing, inspections, MOT preparation, and defect reporting processes
*Liaise with workshops and suppliers to maximise fleet availability and operational efficiency
*Lead transport-related Health & Safety initiatives, investigations, and corrective actions
*Develop and monitor KPIs relating to compliance, fleet performance, safety, utilisation, and service delivery
*Produce reports for senior management and identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings
Requirements
*Valid Transport Manager CPC qualification
*Previous Transport Management experience within a fleet operation
*Strong understanding of Operator Licence compliance and DVSA regulations
*Experience maintaining FORS accreditation standards
*Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
*Experience within the waste, recycling, or construction sectors would be highly advantageous
Salary & Benefits
*£45,000 - £55,000 DOE
*Monday to Friday working hours of 06:00 - 16:00
*Occasional Saturday support may be required, although this is expected to be infrequent
*Fully onsite
*Opportunity to join a growing business in a key leadership position
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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Job number 3879074

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Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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