T&B Containers Ltd – Wrangle, Boston, Lincolnshire
Full-time, Permanent - Monday–Friday
Due to retirement, T&B Containers Ltd is recruiting a qualified and experienced HGV Transport Manager to take full responsibility for our established transport operation and act as the nominated Transport Manager on our Operator’s Licence.
We operate a fleet of Scania and Volvo HGVs, together with a large curtain sided trailer fleet, supported by our own well-equipped in-house workshop and Webfleet telematics.
This is a genuine management position with the authority and company support to run the operation properly.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure full Operator Licence compliance.
Oversee the Workshop Manager, vehicle and trailer maintenance, PMIs, defects and annual testing.
Driver inductions.
Manage drivers’ hours, tachograph and Working Time compliance.
Maintain driver licence, CPC and training records.
Oversee driver standards, performance and compliance.
Support the transport planning team to maximise fleet efficiency. This may also include holiday/sickness cover, if necessary.
Manage Webfleet telematics, tracking and dash-cam camera systems.
Monitor OCRS performance, roadworthiness, and compliance standards.
Lead accident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions for all incidents, collisions, and complaints.
Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
Essential Requirements
Transport Manager CPC in Road Haulage – National or International.
Proven experience managing an HGV transport operation.
Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance, drivers’ hours, tachographs, roadworthiness and DVSA requirements.
Working Time Regulations.
Able to be named on our Operator’s Licence and satisfy Traffic Commissioner requirements.
Full UK driving licence.
Strong organisational and management skills.
Excellent communication and people leadership skills.
High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and Transport Management Systems.
Ensure the Company’s Health and Safety Standards are adhered to.
Experience overseeing an in-house workshop.
HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence would be advantageous but are not essential.
Ideally living local to PE22 9DL would be preferable, due to the business needs.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary – the advertised rate is negotiable and dependent on experience.
Monday to Friday – flexible start times to suit the needs of the business.
40 + hours per week - as required.
Mobile phone and laptop.
Company pension.
Onsite Parking.
If you are an experienced Transport Manager, with a valid Transport Manger CPC in Road haulage, looking for a role where you will have genuine responsibility, authority and support, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and confirm that you hold a valid Transport Manager CPC in Road Haulage.
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Boston PE22 9DL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Tell us what interests you about this position.
Experience:
- Transport Manager: 2 years (preferred)
- Transportation management systems: 2 years (required)
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Transport Managers CPC (required)
- Category C1E Driving Licence (preferred)
- Driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person
