Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Transport Manager and lead the planning, coordination, and execution of our transportation operations! In this vital role, you will oversee the efficient movement of goods, manage logistics partners, and ensure seamless supply chain processes. Your expertise will drive operational excellence, optimize delivery schedules, and enhance overall transportation performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for logistics management, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong day-to-day leadership and line management of the driver team, driving high performance, engagement and accountability
- Own and deliver full transport compliance, including tachograph management, driver hours, vehicle inspections, audits and all relevant legal obligations.
- Maintain, manage and continuously improve FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) accreditation, ensuring ongoing compliance and audit readiness.
- Plan and optimise daily delivery routes to achieve maximum vehicle utilisation, optimal load fill and minimal wasted mileage
- Work closely with the Warehouse, Despatch and Planning teams to align dispatch schedules, production output and fleet availability
- Balance operational efficiency with the business priority of delivering customer orders On-Time and In-Full (OTIF).
- Source, onboard and manage subcontract hauliers and specialist transport contractors to provide additional capacity during peak periods or for specialist delivery requirements.
- Ensure all third-party transport partners operate in line with CLD safety, compliance and service standards.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in Transport or Fleet Management within a fast-paced operational environment knowledge of UK transport legislation.
- Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication
- Up-to-date working knowledge of UK transport legislation
- Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS)
Why CLD?
We offer more than a job - we offer a future. At CLD, you’ll find:
- Not just a workplace but a team with a culture built on trust, clarity, and growth
- Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business
- Competitive pay and benefits
Pay: £29,004.11-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
