We're looking for an experienced, CPC-qualified Transport Manager who wants the opportunity to build something exceptional.
You'll inherit a fleet of 13 x 18 tonne HGVs, a team of 12 professional drivers and a Transport Assistant. From there, you'll determine what the transport operation should look like over the next five years and lead the transformation.
About Us
Furlong Flooring is one of the UK's leading flooring distributors, supplying independent retailers, national retailers, housing developers, social housing providers and commercial contractors across the UK.
We're ambitious, continually investing in our people, products and infrastructure, with significant growth plans over the coming years.
Transport plays a critical role in delivering our customer promise. We don't see it as simply moving products from A to B. We see it as one of the most important customer-facing functions within the business.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will have full responsibility for the transport operation operating under our Operator's Licence.
As a member of the Management Team, you will contribute to wider operational strategy, business planning and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.
You'll work closely with Sales, Warehouse, Procurement and Senior Management to ensure transport supports every aspect of the customer journey.
Your Responsibilities
You will have full responsibility for:
- Managing the Operator's Licence and ensuring full legal compliance.
- Leading, developing and managing a team of 12 HGV Drivers and one Transport Assistant.
- Creating a customer-first culture throughout the transport operation.
- Managing fleet utilisation and vehicle productivity.
- Reviewing and redesigning delivery routes.
- Optimising delivery frequencies across all customers.
- Determining future fleet size, vehicle specifications and replacement strategy.
- Managing vehicle maintenance, inspections, MOTs and defect reporting.
- Ensuring full compliance with Drivers' Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive and Tachograph legislation.
- Managing transport budgets and operating costs.
- Monitoring transport KPIs and driving continuous improvement.
- Working alongside key customers to improve service performance.
- Supporting new customer implementations and future product launches.
- Developing transport strategies that support future business growth.
- Working collaboratively with warehouse operations to maximise operational efficiency.
Essential Experience
- National CPC qualification.
- Previous experience as a Transport Manager operating under an Operator's Licence.
- Strong knowledge of DVSA compliance requirements.
- Experience managing HGV fleets.
- Experience leading transport teams.
- Excellent understanding of Drivers' Hours, Working Time Regulations and Tachograph legislation.
- Experience using Transport Management Systems.
- Strong route planning and transport optimisation experience.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
It Would Be An Advantage If You Have Experience Of
- Transforming or redesigning transport operations.
- Implementing or significantly improving Transport Management Systems.
- Fleet utilisation analysis.
- Route optimisation projects.
- Continuous improvement methodologies.
- Lean operational improvement.
- Customer service improvement initiatives.
- Supporting business growth through transport strategy.
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
