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Transport Manager

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Michael Page

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United Kingdom , Perth

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40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year
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We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to set the tone and pace for delivering a safe, compliant and efficient transport operation. This is a hands-on operational leadership role with responsibility for a transport/site operations team. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards across safety, compliance, performance, housekeeping and people management, while fostering a strong safety-led culture on site.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the safe and legally compliant operation of all site transport activities
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, road traffic, driver hours, tachograph
  • Manage daily transport planning including routes, schedules and load movements
  • Oversee vehicle checks, defect reporting, servicing and MOT compliance
  • Monitor driver performance, hours and attendance, addressing risks and trends
  • Act as site lead for transport audits, inspections and corrective actions
  • Oversee all yard activity to ensure safe, efficient movement, processing and storage of materials
  • Directly manage the team leader, setting clear priorities and performance expectations
  • Ensure traffic management plans, segregation, stock control and housekeeping standards are maintained
  • Monitor throughput, capacity and plant usage to minimise congestion, downtime and risk
  • Manage attendance, conduct, capability and performance in line with company procedures
  • Ensure all staff receive appropriate training, inductions and safety briefings
  • Carry out return-to-work meetings, investigations and corrective coaching where required
  • Promote collaboration and teamwork across transport and yard operations
  • Champion a safety-first culture across all activities
  • Lead incident, near-miss reporting and corrective actions
  • Deliver toolbox talks and reinforce site rules and behavioural standards
  • Monitor KPIs and drive operational improvements in safety, productivity and efficiency
  • Support site audits, customer visits and internal compliance reviews

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a transport or operational management role
  • Background in waste, recycling, logistics, aggregates or heavy industry
  • Experience managing mixed operational teams, including drivers
  • Full UK driving licence - essential
  • CPC Transport Manager qualification - highly desirable
  • IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) - desirable
  • Strong working knowledge of transport legislation and operational compliance
  • Practical understanding of yard operations and traffic management
  • Confident, hands-on people manager
  • Organised, decisive and calm under pressure
  • Safety-led, detail-focused and accountable
  • Clear communicator with a visible leadership style

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Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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