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Transport Manager

Fareham Permanent £45,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
A growing logistics operation in Fareham is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead a fast-paced multi-drop delivery operation, ensuring efficient route planning, fleet utilisation, and high service standards. The role requires strong leadership and compliance knowledge to manage drivers, maintain transport regulations, and drive operational performance.
  • Previous experience within a multi-drop operations (circa 25 drops per day)
  • Experience growing an transport fleet and operation - highly desired

About Our Client

An established and fast-growing logistics operation based in Fareham is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee a busy multi-drop distribution operation. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant transport function while delivering high service standards to customers across the region.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will manage daily transport activities, lead operational teams, and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Job Description

As Transport Manager you will be reporting into the senior leadership team and can expect to have the following responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the daily transport operation for a multi-drop delivery network
  • Ensure full compliance with all DVSA, Operator Licence, and transport legislation requirements
  • Oversee route planning, fleet utilisation, and driver performance to maximise efficiency
  • Manage and develop a team of drivers, planners, and transport supervisors
  • Maintain strong safety, compliance, and service standards across the transport function
  • Monitor KPIs including on-time delivery, vehicle utilisation, and operational costs
  • Work closely with warehouse and operations teams to ensure smooth end-to-end logistics flow
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives across transport planning and execution
  • Ensure fleet maintenance schedules and vehicle compliance standards are met

The Successful Applicant

The succesful candidate will come with the following skill-set:

  • Proven experience as a Transport Manager within a multi-drop distribution environment
  • Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance
  • Experience managing and growing a team of driver and fast-paced delivery operations
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • CPC qualification (National or International) - preferred
  • Ability to operate effectively in a high-volume logistics environment

What's on Offer

On offer for the succesful candidate:

  • Basic salary - £45,000
  • Entry into our Growth by Sharing bonus scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of service
  • Perks and wellbeing activities including our Values Champion Nomination Scheme, EAP scheme and regular company events



Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Contact
Ben Dunmore
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6970331
Phone number
+442072692133

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Fareham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Dunmore
Consultant phone
+442072692133
Job reference
JN-032026-6970331