Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Transport 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 savingsRequirements
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 positionBennett 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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