Transport Manager - #2096793

Transport Manager

Sheffield | £39k-£42k | Full Time | Permanent

Key Highlights

• Competitive salary of £39k-£42k, depending on experience
• Annual bonus scheme, healthcare cash plan and generous pension
• Excellent career development with ongoing training and progression opportunities
• Join a well-established environmental organisation committed to sustainability and employee development

About the Client

We're supporting a leading environmental services organisation in their search for an experienced Transport Manager to join their Sheffield operation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day management of transport operations while supporting a business that places safety, sustainability and its people at the centre of everything it does.

If you're an organised transport professional with strong leadership skills and experience managing fleet operations, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Benefits

• Annual company bonus scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee recognition programmes
• Employee referral bonus
• Attractive pension scheme
• Share option scheme
• Retail discounts and employee perks
• Healthcare cash plan including dental, optical, physiotherapy and online GP
• Ongoing training, development and apprenticeship opportunities
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme

The Transport Manager Role

You'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring vehicles, drivers and resources are utilised safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. Working closely with depot management and operational teams, you'll oversee transport planning, compliance, fleet performance and driver management while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport schedules to maximise vehicle utilisation
• Manage driver and vehicle resources across allocated operational areas
• Oversee routing, scheduling and collection planning to deliver an efficient service
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements, tachograph regulations and transport legislation
• Monitor fleet performance, vehicle utilisation and operational costs
• Produce transport quotations and monitor fuel usage to maintain profitability
• Manage driver holidays, overtime and resource planning
• Maintain accurate transport documentation using internal management systems
• Ensure vehicle servicing, MOTs, inspections and compliance checks are completed on time
• Work closely with depot teams and other regional sites to support operational requirements
• Deliver high levels of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Lead driver meetings, toolbox talks and support ongoing training and CPC compliance
• Investigate incidents, promote Health & Safety best practice and ensure compliance with ADR and Dangerous Goods legislation

Essential Skills

• Previous experience within Transport or Fleet Management
• CPC Holder or willingness to obtain the qualification
• Good understanding of Operator Licence compliance and transport legislation
• Knowledge of tachograph regulations and driver hours legislation
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Experience managing transport teams and driver performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Health & Safety awareness with experience working within regulated environments
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities

To Be Considered

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via