Transport Manager

Transport Manager - 3PL Logistics
Location: Stanford-le-Hope
Salary: £55,000.00
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, with flexibility to meet operational requirements.

Summary:
We are recruiting a Transport Manager for a third-party logistics (3PL) company in Stanford-le-Hope. Leading an office team of four, you will oversee 10 own-fleet vehicles and their drivers on the operator's licence, alongside approximately eight vans operating on a separate contract outside the O-licence fleet. Although the fleet is relatively small, the operation is varied and at times complex, requiring close coordination across multiple departments. The role combines hands-on transport management, a strong focus on compliance and a clear remit to reduce departmental costs while maintaining service standards. A Transport Manager CPC is essential, as you must be able to be named as Transport Manager on the company's operator's licence.

Key Responsibilities:
Take ownership of a compliant, cost-effective transport operation, balancing day-to-day delivery requirements with changing contract demands.

• Act as the named Transport Manager on the operator's licence, taking responsibility for transport compliance and maintaining the required standards across vehicles and drivers.
• Manage the daily ...