Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Assistant Transport Manager
West London
£40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Shift: Tuesday to Saturday
Industry: Food Multi-Drop Distribution
About the Role
Are you an experienced transport professional holding a valid Transport Manager CPC? Looking for a dynamic, growth-focused role where you can make a tangible impact on daily fleet operations?
We are recruiting an Assistant Transport Manager to join a rapidly expanding logistics operation based in West London.
Working closely with the Transport Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing a modern fleet of over 30 vehicles and a team of 55 drivers operating across London. With exciting expansion plans on the horizon—this is an outstanding opportunity for a proactive leader looking to progress their career.
Your Duties will Include;
* Manage daily transport operations to ensure peak efficiency, full fleet compliance, and seamless multi-drop delivery service across London.
* Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of 55 drivers across multiple locations, taking an active role in recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention.
* Maintain strict compliance with Operator Licence requirements, tachograph regulations, vehicle maintenance schedules, and driver safety standards.
* Utilise route planning software and advanced Excel to analyse KPIs, optimise routes, reduce costs, and drive continuous operational improvements.
Experience Required;
* CPC Qualified: Must hold a valid Transport Manager CPC (National or International).
* Background as an Assistant Transport Manager, Transport Supervisor, or similar operational leadership role within a multi-drop distribution environment.
* Deep knowledge of fleet management, tachograph regulations, driver hours, and O-licence compliance.
* Advanced Excel capability with strong data reporting and KPI tracking skills.
* Familiarity with route planning systems (experience with systems such as Podfather is a bonus, though full training will be given).
* Experience within FMCG, food distribution, or temperature-controlled logistics