Job Description

Job Title:

Transport Manager

Location:

Littlehampton, West Sussex

Department:

Logistics/Transportation

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Job Type:

Full-Time

Salary Range:

Starting From 45,000

Job Purpose

The Transport Manager is responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient operation of a company's transport activities in compliance with UK transport legislation. This includes managing planners to ensure drivers, vehicles, routes are utilised. And ensuring full adherence to DVSA, HGV, and Operator Licence requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with UK transport legislation, including

DVSA regulations

,

Driver Hours

,

Working Time Directive

, and

Operator Licence

conditions Act as the company's

Transport Manager (CPC holder)

where required Managing Planners to ensure schedule, drivers, vehicles, and routes to maximise efficiency and service levels Oversee, and organise vehicle maintenance, inspections, MOTs, and defect reporting Monitor tachograph data, driver behaviour, and hours compliance Investigate incidents, accidents, and infringements and implement corrective actions Recruit, train, and manage drivers and transport staff Control transport budgets, fuel usage, and cost efficiency External communication including liaising with and not limited to DVSA, customers, suppliers, and maintenance providers Maintain accurate transport records and reporting systems Promote health & safety, environmental, and sustainability standards

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in transport or logistics management within the UK Strong working knowledge of

UK road transport law

Experience managing drivers, fleets, and compliance systems Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities Confident using transport management systems (TMS) and compliance software

Qualifications

International CPC in Road Haulage

- essential where acting as nominated Transport Manager Full UK driving licence (HGV licence desirable but not essential)

Key Attributes

High attention to detail Strong ethical and compliance-focused mindset Proactive and solution-oriented Commercially aware

Working Conditions

Office-based On-call or flexible hours may be required to support transport operations
Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Strictly NO AGENCIES

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Transport management: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

International transport managers cpc (required)
Work Location: In person