Transport Manager

Job Title: Transport Manager Area: South Norfolk Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Permanent Salary: Excellent with great benefits One of our prestigious clients is looking for a Transport Manager to join their team. As a Transport Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day transport operations, you will lead, motivate, and manage a team of drivers and staff, ensuring that delivery schedules Key Responsibilities: * Manage checks and controls to uphold fleet safety and reliability, collaborating closely with vehicle maintenance service providers to minimize downtime. * Understand and implement relevant legislation and standards, liaise with internal specialists and regulatory authorities, and continuously improve safety performance. * Utilise working knowledge of relevant legislation, safety, quality procedures, and site operating instructions. * Lead the dispatching and scheduling functions for the area, ensuring all planned delivery schedules consider driver and vehicle compliance with relevant transport regulations. * Conduct performance reviews in line with company procedures to create a robust and efficient operation that meets financial targets and KPIs. Skills and Qualifications Proven skills in people management and leadership. Sound working knowledge of current transport regulations and directives. Knowledge of current employment legislation. Formal safety qualification preferred (e.g., IOSHH, NEBOSH). Must Possession of a Transport Management CPC, Essential. Benefits * 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service, plus statutory bank holidays * Single Private Medical Insurance cover with the opportunity to add Family at discounted rate * ERs Pension contribution 4.5% for first 2 years and 7.5% after 2 years * 4x salary life assurance cover from day 1 * Income protection 50% of salary after 2 years If you are interested and want to hear more information, contact David Steel On (phone number removed)

Location: Thetford, Norfolk, GB

Posted Date: 9/11/2025