Transport manager - Crawley
- crawley, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £42 - £56 Per Hour
Job Description
Transport Manager
Location: Crawley
Department: Transport & Operations
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Transport Manager to join our Operations team in Crawley.
This is a key role responsible for the day-to-day management, compliance and performance of a fleet of 30+ vehicles , ensuring the operation runs safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.
Reporting to the Head of Logistics , you will lead and support the transport team, drive operational performance and ensure the business continues to meet all Operator Licence, legal and company compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of a fleet of 30+ vehicles , maximising utilisation and efficiency.
- Maintain Operator Licence compliance , fleet records and all relevant regulatory requirements.
- Manage route planning, balancing operational efficiency with driver welfare ..
- Manage costs, resource planning and third-party suppliers, including invoice checking and verification.
- Monitor KPIs and provide regular operational and financial updates to senior management.
- Manage PCNs, fines, charges and tolls.
- Conduct internal audits and prepare compliance reports.
- Ensure drivers maintain appropriate training and qualifications, including CPC and safety training .
- Work closely with Operations and other teams to identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong working relationships with maintenance providers and suppliers.
About You
You will be an experienced transport professional with a strong understanding of UK transport legislation, fleet compliance and logistics planning .
We are looking for someone who is:
- An experienced Transport Manager with 3-5 years' relevant experience .
- Confident managing fleet operations and transport compliance.
- A strong leader and communicator who can motivate and engage a team.
- Highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable working under pressure.
- A proactive problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Confident analysing operational data and using it to make informed decisions.
- Experienced with route planning and fleet management systems.
Essential Requirements
- Valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Proven experience in transport management and logistics planning.
- Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
- Experience managing route planning and fleet management software.
- Experience implementing and maintaining health and safety procedures.
Desirable
- IOSH qualification.
- Experience with Descartes or similar routing software.
- Experience with digital fleet management.
- Knowledge of NetSuite ERP .