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Transport Manager


Job Location:

Sidcup - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 42000 - 48000
Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted: 3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Transport Manager (Passenger Transport)

Location: Sidcup

Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Transport Manager to oversee and coordinate all transportation activities within our organization. This pivotal role involves managing the daily operations of our vehicle fleet ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards and leading a team of drivers to deliver a high-quality transport service. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to proactively solve problems and enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the transport department including vehicle scheduling route planning and driver allocation.
  • Manage lead and motivate a team of drivers and support staff.
  • Ensure compliance with all transport health and safety regulations including vehicle inspections and driver licensing.
  • Monitor fleet performance including maintenance schedules fuel usage and efficiency metrics.
  • Resolve operational issues such as delays vehicle breakdowns and customer concerns.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports related to fleet operations KPIs and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and implement improvements to optimize operational efficiency and service quality.
  • Handle customer inquiries related to transportation services with professionalism and courtesy.

Requirements
Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Transport Manager.
  • D1 driving license without 101 restriction code and CPC card.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and Outlook.
  • Experience using the Trutac system.
  • Strong communication skills in English both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities with the capacity to motivate teams and foster a collaborative working environment.
  • Strong customer service orientation with problem-solving capabilities.
  • Computer literacy with the ability to adapt quickly to new software tools and systems.
This position is ideal for a dedicated professional eager to lead transport operations efficiently while ensuring high standards of safety compliance and customer satisfaction.

Pay: 42000.00-48000.00 per year

Experience:

  • Transport Manager: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

  • Transport Manager CPC (required)
Work Location: In person

Benefits
Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking



Required Skills:

This position is ideal for a dedicated professional eager to lead transport operations efficiently while ensuring high standards of safety compliance and customer satisfaction. Pay: 42000.00-48000.00 per year Benefits Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking


Required Education:

Experience: Transport Manager: 2 years (required)Licence/Certification: Transport Manager CPC (required