Transport Manager

Salary/Rate:£41k - 45k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Bristol
County:Bristol
Specialism:Transport & Logistics
Job ref:105110
Post Date:June 16, 2026
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Transport Manager

General Haulage & Pallet Network

Yate, Bristol

£41,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

Monday – Friday, Days  

A leading logistics and transport operation in Yate is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join its management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional with strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and a passion for delivering high levels of service within a fast-paced distribution environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the transportation of goods, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards.

The Benefits;

  • £41,000 - £45,000 per annum
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Full Uniform and PPE Provided
  • Onsite Parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Long Service Awards recognising 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years of service
  • Employee discounts and benefits across a wide range of leading brands, including shopping, travel, motoring and leisure activities

The Candidate;

  • Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent qualification.
  • Previous experience within a general haulage or pallet network operation
  • Proven experience in a transport management role within a logistics or distribution environment.
  • Strong understanding of the, EU Tachograph Regulations, Working Time Regulations and Road Transport Legislation.
  • Working knowledge of transport management systems and operational planning tools.
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify efficiencies and improve profitability.
  • Sound geographical knowledge and route-planning understanding.
  • Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Experience managing, motivating and developing teams.
  • Ability to analyse operational data and solve complex logistics challenges.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Duties and Responsibilities;

  • Maximise the utilisation of transport management systems and fleet resources to ensure the effective allocation of drivers, vehicles, loads and trailers.
  • Lead, motivate and develop the transport team to drive productivity, engagement and exceptional customer service.
  • Manage recruitment, onboarding, training and development activities to ensure the department has the right people in the right roles.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and operational teams to improve efficiency and collaboration.
  • Establish and promote effective communication channels with customers and internal departments to enhance performance and profitability.
  • Ensure all operational information is maintained accurately, securely and in accordance with GDPR requirements.
  • Manage driver hours and timesheet approvals, ensuring full compliance with Working Time Regulations and transport legislation.
  • Produce, analyse and review departmental KPIs, identifying trends and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead the implementation of safe working practices, housekeeping standards and audit requirements, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.
  • Support the delivery of operational objectives while maintaining high standards of service and cost control.

If you have Transport Management Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data – These can be viewed on our website.

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