Transport Manager

Kinaxia are looking for a Transport Manager to join our team at our site in Colchester. The successful candidate will to ensure 100% compliance with legal and operator licensing requirements, while leading and developing a safe, accountable, and high-performing staff culture. Monday - Friday 40 hours per week Additional benefits: Life Assurance  Pension  Full Uniform and PPE  Onsite Parking  Employee Assistance Programme Loyatly Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years' service) Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out) About the Job: Regulatory Compliance & Standards Operator Licence Integrity: Serve as the named CPC holder to guarantee continuous legal compliance with all DVSA traffic commissioner requirements. FORS Accreditation: Maintain and advance Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme standards, managing audits to maintain status. Drivers' Hours & WTD: Oversee rigorous tachograph analysis to ensure absolute adherence to EU/UK drivers' hours regulations and the Road Transport Working Time Directive. With the aim of achieving Earned Recognition. Safe Systems of Work (SSOW): Design, implement, and review risk assessments and SSOW for all transport, loading, and yard activities. Health & Safety Excellence: Act as the department champion for H&S, ensuring full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. Staff Performance & Culture Culture Transformation: Foster an open, accountable, "Safety First" team culture that bridges the gap between office staff and drivers. Performance Management: Conduct regular driver appraisals, manage attendance, and handle disciplinary or grievance procedures in line with HR policies. Continuous Training: Identify training gaps, manage CPC periodic training modules, and deliver targeted tool-box talks based on infringement data. Fatigue Management: Design and monitor rosters to protect driver well-being, manage stress, and prevent operational burnout. KPI Monitoring & Reporting Performance Tracking: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly transport KPIs including fuel efficiency, on-time delivery (OTIF), and vehicle downtime. Board-Level Reporting: Compile and present detailed compliance, financial, and operational reports to the senior leadership team. Infringement Mitigation: Track driver error trends, reporting immediately on repeat offenders and executing formal retraining plans. Policies & Procedures Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Write, update, and enforce robust transport policies regarding defect reporting, drug and alcohol testing, and accident management. Audit Readiness: Maintain flawless, audit-ready digital and physical records for all vehicle maintenance, driver hours, and training logs. Your knowledge and experience: Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Required IOSH - Desirable EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations General Haulage Pallet Network Commercial awareness Health and Safety regulations 5+ years transport management experience Managing and developing a team of employees