Transport Manager

Job in Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK

Listing for: Supreme Recruitment

Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-06-12

Job specializations:

Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Airport Staff & Aviation Operations

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR

Transport Manager (CPC Holder)

Salary: 45,000 - 50,000
Location: UK (with EU travel up to twice per month)
Type: Temp to Perm / Permanent Opportunity

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Manager to join a large, well-established logistics business during a period of strategic expansion.

This role will play a key part in launching and managing a new cross-border linehaul solution between the UK, Netherlands, Ireland and additional EU lanes as the network scales throughout the year.

This is a genuine opportunity to build and shape a new operation within a growing team, with long‑term progression available as fleet size and lane volumes increase.

Key Responsibilities

Act as Transport Manager and be named on the Operator's Licence

Oversee a dedicated linehaul fleet operating cross-border between the UK and EU

Manage driver compliance, WTD, tachograph and O Licence obligations

Ensure full compliance with DVSA and regulatory requirements

Monitor fleet utilisation, route efficiency and cost control

Support the launch of new EU lanes as operations expand

Liaise with EU partners and operational teams

Travel to EU locations up to twice per month as required

Drive operational performance, service levels and KPI delivery

Requirements

Valid International Transport Manager CPC

Experience being named on an Operator's Licence

Strong knowledge of UK and EU transport regulations

Linehaul / trunking management experience

Cross-border transport experience (UK-EU preferred)

Experience managing drivers and fleet compliance

Strong understanding of tachograph legislation and WTD

Willingness to travel internationally (up to 2 trips per month)

Commercially aware and operationally hands‑on

What's on Offer

45,000 - 50,000 salary (depending on experience)

Opportunity to build and shape a new operation

Exposure to international transport growth

Clear pathway to permanent and long‑term progression

Stability within a large, expanding logistics group

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