Transport Manager

Canterbury | Competitive Salary + Benefits

PLEASE READ: CPC REQUIRED | NO SPONSORSHIP | UK FLEET EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

This is a role for someone who doesn’t just manage — they improve.

We’re working with a well-established, fast-moving business looking for a Transport & Fleet Manager to take ownership of a busy operation delivering time-critical goods across multiple locations.

If you’re ambitious, commercially minded and want a role where you can genuinely shape how things are done — this is it.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day and strategic running of a high-volume fleet operation, ensuring everything runs safely, compliantly and efficiently — while consistently hitting delivery expectations.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Leading and developing a team of drivers and transport staff
• Coordinating vehicle movements, schedules and deliveries across sites
• Driving performance across service, cost and efficiency
• Ensuring full compliance with transport legislation and operator licence requirements
• Managing challenges in real time and keeping operations moving

Hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday , however this is a senior, accountable position — you’ll be expected to take ownership and step in when issues arise outside of core hours.

What We’re Looking For

This role will suit someone who wants more than just a steady job — someone who wants to build, improve and progress.

You must have:

• Valid CPC (essential) and willingness to refresh every 3 years
• Experience managing a busy fleet within a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience overseeing drivers, vehicle compliance and operational performance
• A proactive mindset — someone who looks for solutions, not problems

You’ll stand out if you:

• Take real ownership and accountability
• Thrive in a pressured, time-sensitive environment
• Are motivated by improving systems, people and performance

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to make a visible impact on operations
• A business that values people who take initiative
• Scope to develop and grow the role over time
• Long-term career potential within a stable and expanding organisation