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Lead Transport Manager
PJ Cole (Southern) Ltd —Godalming
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Transport & Logistics Manager
Exsportise Summer Schools —Haywards Heath
- Full-time
- School
Transport / Yard Manager
Chandlers Building Supplies —Brighton
- Overtime
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Operations Service Delivery Manager
Mitie —Horley
- Full-time
- Travel
- Leadership
8d
Logistics & Warehouse Manager
APS Sussex —Hove
- £30,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
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11d
Logistics Manager
Rideout Agricultural Ltd —Heathfield
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Leadership
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1d
Transport Logistics Lead
Flex LTD —Castle
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Engineering Operations Manager
Virgin Atlantic —Crawley
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Traffic Manager
Mace —Gatwick Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Construction
Supply Chain Manager
Parafix —Lancing
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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1d
Summer School Transport Manager (6 months)
EC English Language Centres —Brighton
- £30,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
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Service Logistics Manager
Rapiscan —Salfords
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
Service Logistics Manager
OSI Systems, Inc. —Salfords
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
Depot Lead
Lanes Group —Crawley
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
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8d
HGV Tanker Driver / Future Tanker Division Lead
The Drain Guys Ltd —Crawley
- £17 - £19 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- In-person
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Lead Transport Manager

PJ Cole (Southern) Ltd
Godalming

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Job details

Full-time
£50,000 - £60,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Management
Tanker
Logistics
Organisational skills
HGV Licence
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

About the Role

P J Cole (Southern) Ltd is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and solutions-focused Lead Transport Manager to support the continued growth and modernisation of our transport operation.

This is a newly developed leadership role created as part of a wider strengthening of the transport structure, ensuring the business continues to operate to the highest standards of compliance, safety, efficiency, and operational performance.

Working alongside the existing transport management team, the successful candidate will take a lead role in compliance oversight, people management, operational structure, and continuous improvement across the department.

We are looking for someone with a modern and proactive management approach, someone who can build strong working relationships, positively influence teams, communicate effectively under pressure, and help develop a professional, accountable, and well-supported transport culture.

The ideal candidate will be calm under pressure, highly organised, commercially aware, and naturally solutions-driven, with the ability to support both operational performance and employee development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead transport compliance and Operator Licence requirements.
Manage and develop transport staff, promoting high standards of safety and performance.
Oversee fleet maintenance, vehicle compliance, and defect management.
Monitor performance, drive continuous improvement, and support operational efficiency.
Manage transport systems, audits, and regulatory compliance.
Provide leadership and accountability for daily transport operations and team performance.

Key Skills & Attributes

Excellent people management and communication skills
Modern, professional, and approachable leadership style
Strong conflict resolution and decision-making ability
Calm and measured under pressure
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Positive, solutions-focused mindset
Ability to challenge appropriately and professionally where required
Strong team-building and coaching skills

Essential Requirements

Transport Manager CPC Qualification
Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance
Previous experience managing HGV fleet operations
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to lead, support and develop operational teams

Desirable Experience

Tanker or waste industry experience
OCRS and audit management experience
FORS knowledge
Experience supporting growing transport operations

Hours

Monday to Friday, generally 8.30am – 5.00pm, with flexibility required to meet operational demands

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
An Employee Assistance Programme
Use of a company vehicle for business use
Company bonus
Company pension
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Experience:

Operator Licence Compliance: 5 years (required)
Managing HGV Fleet Operations: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Transport Manager CPC Qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

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transport manager jobs in sussex

Lead Transport Manager

Transport & Logistics Manager

Transport / Yard Manager

Operations Service Delivery Manager

Logistics & Warehouse Manager

Logistics Manager

Transport Logistics Lead

Engineering Operations Manager

Traffic Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Summer School Transport Manager (6 months)

Service Logistics Manager

Service Logistics Manager

Depot Lead

HGV Tanker Driver / Future Tanker Division Lead

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