Transport & Yard Manager

Transport/Yard Manager & Luton Van Driver

Self-Employed Contractor Position • Based in London • Multiple Sites Across Greater London

About the Role

We are a London-based construction logistics company operating multiple live projects across Greater London. We are looking for an organised, hands-on Transport & Yard Manager + Luton Van Driver to take ownership of our depot/storage yard and the day-to-day coordination of our driver team, while also getting behind the wheel of a Luton van when required.

This is a self-employed contract role with genuine scope for growth and development as the business expands — an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build real responsibility within a growing company, not just drive a van.

Key Details

Job Title

Transport/Yard Manager & Luton Van Driver

Contract Type

Self-employed / subcontractor

Location

London, with travel to project sites across Greater London

Normal Hours

07:30 – 17:30, Monday – Friday (50 hours/week)

Weekend Work

May be required from time to time, paid at the overtime rate

Base Pay

Starting Salary: £18.00 per hour × 50 hours/week = £900.00 per week

Overtime / Weekend Rate

£27.00 per hour

Vehicle

Company Luton van — fuel and insurance covered by the company

Growth Potential

Strong potential for growth and development within the company

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and manage the depot/storage yard, keeping stock, equipment and materials tidy, secure and easy to locate.
• Plan and coordinate pickup and drop-off routes for the wider team of drivers across our Greater London project sites.
• Liaise with head office daily to understand client requirements and ensure deliveries and collections are scheduled accordingly.
• Drive a Luton van yourself when required, covering routes and deliveries across London.
• Assist with the loading and offloading of goods and materials, ensuring items are handled safely and correctly.
• Act as a point of contact between the depot, drivers, and head office, flagging any issues or delays promptly.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of logistics operations across multiple concurrent construction projects.

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan routes and manage yard operations efficiently.
• Confidence to take a managerial/coordinating role, directing and liaising with other drivers.
• Computer literate, comfortable using basic software/systems for scheduling and communication with head office.
• Customer-focused approach, representing CLS professionally when dealing with clients and sites.
• Physically able to assist with loading and offloading goods.
• Full, clean UK driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years, with no drink- or drug-driving endorsements.
• C1 License (up to 7,5 Ton) would be beneficial but not a pre-requisite.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently as a self-employed contractor.

Additional Information

• Fuel and van insurance are covered by the company.
• It would be an advantage if the company van could be parked securely outside, or close to, your home overnight, reducing early-morning travel time into London.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends when required, paid at the enhanced overtime rate of £27.00 per hour.
• A genuine opportunity to grow with the company as it takes on more projects across Greater London.

How to Apply

If you're an organised, reliable driver ready to take on a more senior, hands-on logistics role, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Ashbrooke Contracts Ltd to apply.

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