Transport Manager in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey

We're recruiting an experienced Transport Manager to lead an established transport operation within the logistics and distribution sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded Transport Manager who can manage day-to-day operations, develop their team and drive improvements across safety, compliance, customer service and operational performance.

You'll oversee a fleet of commercial vehicles, working alongside transport management and supervisory colleagues, drivers and planning teams to ensure the operation runs efficiently and delivers a consistently high level of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring resources are deployed efficiently and customer commitments are met.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, operator licence requirements, drivers' hours and health and safety standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop the transport team, supporting performance, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Monitor fleet performance and vehicle utilisation, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Work closely with transport planning, customer service and other departments to coordinate operations and resolve issues.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, implementing appropriate corrective actions and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Oversee transport budgets and costs, contributing to financial performance and identifying opportunities for savings.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement improvements to productivity, service delivery and overall performance.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the wider business objectives.

About You

• Hold a valid National CPC in Road Haulage.
• Have proven experience managing a transport operation within logistics, distribution or a similar environment.
• Have experience leading drivers and working with supervisory or management teams.
• Understand transport compliance, fleet safety and operational requirements.
• Possess commercial awareness, with experience monitoring costs, budgets or financial performance.
• Be confident using transport management systems and related operational software.
• Have strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to improving performance.

Experience within a multi-customer operation or pallet network environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £45-55K DOE 
• Bonus potential.
• Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
• 25 days' annual holiday.
• The opportunity to lead an established team and make a tangible impact on operational performance.

Interested? If you're an experienced Transport Manager looking for your next challenge, please apply today!