Transport Manager

Location:

Sheerness, Kent

JRL PAL is a part of the JRL Group which encompasses 14+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects. The company is a specialist within the haulage and waste sectors, with a fleet of over 100 HGV vehicles and depots nationwide. Due to continued growth we are looking for a Regional Transport Manager with haulage experience.

• Manage the transport team in the allocation and prioritising of workload to increase efficiency
• Effective and regular liaison with all other relevant departments to ensure efficiency across projects
• Ensure vehicle fleet is managed effectively, including vehicle compliance, servicing checks and escalation of identified issues, recommending resolution at Director level
• Assist the admin team in maintaining records and systems to ensure vehicles are not overloaded
• Ensure vehicles are maintained properly, including inspection at appropriate times and implementing actions to remedy defects found
• Motivate the team to understand and communicate all legislative requirements
• Ensure that all authorised vehicles are kept at authorised operating centre(s) when not in use
• Notify the relevant traffic commissioner of any changes to licences or drivers as necessary
• Actively develop the Transport team, increasing engagement, communication and people development
• Manage and collate necessary information and documentation to apply for and maintain FORS accreditation
• Ensure all drivers comply with driver hours, tachograph rules and adhere to legislation including speed limits

• At least two years’ experience in a similar logistics role
• Experience of FORS accreditation and the audit process
• Experience managing an HGV fleet
• Experience in Construction Logistics
• Experience working with Hiab and Artics with flatbeds
• Experience managing an operators licence
• Ideally some experience in the construction materials sector
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to the workplace
• Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Qargo as a minimum
• Ability to follow and provide clear instructions
• Strong organisational skills

• Transport Manager CPC International Qualification
• HGV class 1 & 2 preferred (demonstrates hands‑on experience)

• Proactive in understanding wider business objectives and contributing ideas to increase efficiency and improve service
• Contribute to long‑term resource planning of the Transport Department (assets and people)
• Seek to understand the financial performance of the operation and address inefficiencies that impact the department’s P&L
• Communicate with confidence to a wide range of stakeholders and work within a team as well as individually
• Lead in resolving unforeseen problems, ensuring appropriate resolution and applying learning to future scenarios

To apply for this position please submit an application via the advert along with a copy of your up-to-date CV.