Transport Manager - Putney

Overview

Lead transport. Drive standards. Keep our deliveries moving.

We're looking for an experienced Transport Manager to join our team at Lords Builders Merchants Putney. This is a key operational role for someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in running a safe and efficient transport function, and understands what great service looks like in a merchanting environment.

You'll have overall responsibility for scheduling deliveries, managing drivers, maintaining compliance, and ensuring vehicles, plant and people operate safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling all branch deliveries
• Managing and supporting drivers to deliver excellent customer service
• Ensuring compliance with O Licence requirements, drivers' hours, and transport legislation
• Overseeing vehicle, crane and plant inspections, servicing and repairs
• Managing fuel cards, diesel usage, congestion charge and transport administration
• Monitoring tachographs and Working Time Directive records
• Handling accident reporting, defect reporting and vehicle cleanliness
• Implementing and enforcing health & safety standards across transport operations
• Taking ownership of the smooth day-to-day running of the transport function

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a similar transport or logistics role
• Experience of multi-drop deliveries
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Confident managing and motivating a driver team
• Good working knowledge of transport compliance and Health & Safety
• Merchanting or similar industry experience desirable
• Eligible to work in the UK

Hours: 7am-5pm Monday to Friday, 8am-12pm alternate Saturdays.

If you are currently working for Lords Group, you will need to notify your line manager of your intention to apply for this role. Please send your full CV to: