Transport Manager
Posted 3 hours 32 minutes ago by Michael Page
A growing logistics operation in Fareham is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead a fast-paced multi-drop delivery operation, ensuring efficient route planning, fleet utilisation, and high service standards. The role requires strong leadership and compliance knowledge to manage drivers, maintain transport regulations, and drive operational performance.
Client Details
An established and fast-growing logistics operation based in Fareham is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee a busy multi-drop distribution operation. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant transport function while delivering high service standards to customers across the region.
Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will manage daily transport activities, lead operational teams, and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced distribution environment.
Description
As Transport Manager you will be reporting into the senior leadership team and can expect to have the following responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the daily transport operation for a multi-drop delivery network
- Ensure full compliance with all DVSA, Operator Licence, and transport legislation requirements
- Oversee route planning, fleet utilisation, and driver performance to maximise efficiency
- Manage and develop a team of drivers, planners, and transport supervisors
- Maintain strong safety, compliance, and service standards across the transport function
- Monitor KPIs including on-time delivery, vehicle utilisation, and operational costs
- Work closely with warehouse and operations teams to ensure smooth end-to-end logistics flow
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives across transport planning and execution
- Ensure fleet maintenance schedules and vehicle compliance standards are met
Profile
The succesful candidate will come with the following skill-set:
- Proven experience as a Transport Manager within a multi-drop distribution environment
- Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance
- Experience managing and growing a team of driver and fast-paced delivery operations
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- CPC qualification (National or International) - preferred
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-volume logistics environment
Job Offer
On offer for the succesful candidate:
- Basic salary - £45,000
- Entry into our Growth by Sharing bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of service
- Perks and wellbeing activities including our Values Champion Nomination Scheme, EAP scheme and regular company events
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