Transport Manager

Transport Manager Location: Southampton Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 Hours: 40 hours per week Type: Full-time The Package Annual bonus scheme Competitive pension plan Share scheme options 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Holiday buy & sell scheme Health cash plan Retail discounts and lifestyle perks Long service awards The Opportunity We're supporting a well-established and growing business looking to add a Transport Manager to their operation in Southampton. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll take ownership of route planning, driver coordination, and overall transport performance. You'll be a key part of ensuring operations run efficiently, safely, and in line with compliance standards. Key Responsibilities Plan and optimise daily vehicle routes to maximise efficiency and control costs Allocate drivers and vehicles across operational areas Ensure compliance with transport regulations, including driver hours and vehicle standards Manage driver schedules, holidays, sickness, and day-to-day communication Complete and maintain accurate transport documentation (digital and paper-based) Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth operational delivery Provide a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders Support reporting and performance tracking Take part in an on-call rota when required About You Experience within a transport or logistics office environment Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Able to work under pressure in a busy, time-sensitive setting Confident communicator with the ability to manage drivers effectively Good IT skills, including experience with planning or routing systems Understanding of transport compliance and driver regulations Experience within waste, recycling, or similar sectors is advantageous CPC qualification (or willingness to obtain) Full UK driving licenceWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy