Transport Manager
Posted 16 hours ago by Hexagon Recruitment Partners Ltd
Hexagon Recruitment Partners are seeking an experienced Transport Manager for our client, a well-established and highly regarded logistics operator. This is a senior operational role with full responsibility for ensuring the fleet runs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all UK and EU transport regulations.
This position would suit a confident, hands-on transport professional with strong compliance knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and proven experience within air freight and/or European haulage operations.
Location: Slough
Hours: Monday-Friday 10-hour day shifts
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
You will oversee the day-to-day fleet operation, working closely with two other Transport Managers as part of a collaborative management team. The focus is on compliance, performance, vehicle availability, driver management, and continuous improvement across the transport function.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements, DVSA standards, and transport legislation
- Maintain all fleet data, records, and systems including government portals and compliance platforms
- Manage vehicle planners, PMI schedules, maintenance bookings, and VOR control
- Monitor tachograph data, WTD reporting, missing mileage, and driver infringements
- Conduct driver performance reviews, briefings, and compliance training
- Track vehicle defects and ensure timely resolution to maximise fleet availability
- Oversee accident investigations and liaise with insurers and third parties
- Maintain health & safety standards across transport operations
- Support recruitment and onboarding of compliant, qualified drivers
- Monitor supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities across fleet operations
- Provide guidance to operational teams on legislation, compliance, and best practice
- Minimum 5 years' experience within an HGV transport operation
- CPC Holder (minimum 2 years) - essential
- Strong working knowledge of fleet compliance, EU driver regulations, and transport legislation
- Experience within air freight and/or European haulage highly desirable
- Strong team player able to collaborate with senior transport colleagues
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Full UK driving licence required
- Class 1 licence and mechanical knowledge advantageous
- Senior-level responsibility within a professional logistics operation
- Competitive salary up to £60,000
- Stable weekday schedule
- Opportunity to shape and improve transport systems and performance