Transport Manager

Description:

Transport 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 deliveryRequirements

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-onWhat'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