Transport Manager

2 days ago


Leyland, Lancashire, United Kingdom thyssenkrupp Materials UK Full time
Transport Manager

Application Deadline: 8 January 2026

Department: Logistics

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Preston


Description  We are seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead and develop our transport team while overseeing day-to-day transport operations. This role is key to ensuring compliance, efficiency, and a positive, high-performance culture across the transport team.

Key Responsibilities
  • To be responsible for daily deliveries through the use of the manifest system and communication with sales across all divisions of TKMUK.
  • Ensuring that all vehicles and drivers meet the recommended legal requirements and all records are maintained in accordance with VOSA.
  • The recruitment, supervision, motivation, training and appraisal of the drivers and transport admin in conjunction with the Divisional Transport Manager.
  • The efficient implementation of Company Standard Practices and warehouse procedures.  Meeting all legal and safety requirements applicable to the Company.
  • To observe the requirements of the company Quality procedures, Environmental procedures and Health & Safety rules.
  • To ensure that all administration functions are carried out efficiently, particularly by the Transport administration assistants.
  • To control Route Planning and to ensure the effective utilisation both of company and of hired vehicles.
  • To ensure that all legal requirements with regard to vehicles are met - including maintenance inspections, plating, MOT tests, and the inspection and filing of tachograph sheets and of vehicle defect reports.


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
  • Hold a valid Transport Manager CPC (National and/or International).
  • Proven experience in a Transport Manager or senior transport supervisory role.
  • Strong working knowledge of transport legislation, driver hours, tachographs, and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrable experience in people management, including managing drivers and transport staff.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, with experience handling performance management, absence, and disciplinary processes.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
  • Competent IT skills, including transport management systems and Microsoft Office.

Desirable
  • Previous responsibility for O-Licence compliance.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced or regulated environment.
  • Knowledge of health & safety and risk management within transport operations.
  • Experience driving a positive safety and compliance culture.


Job Benefits
  • Competitive salary + car allowance
  • Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Health Cash Plan (after 6 months)
  • Company bonus scheme 
  • Advantageous pension scheme
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Advanced Family Friendly Policies
  • Employee high street vouchers & discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Occupational health & health surveillance
  • Length of Service Awards
  • Christmas savings scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Wellbeing events
  • Recognition Portal
  • Rewards Portal
  • Company events
  • Company share schemes
  • Christmas Closedown


Our Company Values

Our company values are the fundamental principles that guide our organization's actions, culture, and decision-making processes. Our values were created by our employees across all departments in the business and with people at all levels, creating authentic values that make sense to us and demonstrate how we like to work with each other. They serve as the foundation for our company's identity, shaping how our employees interact with one another, customers, and the broader community.

Let's take a look at each of our four company values and what they mean to us.

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