Transport Manager

Transport Manager St Albans 37.5 hours, working Monday to Friday 7-3pm, with flexibility required Competitive package with bonus and regional supplement additions

We’re looking for a proactive Transport Manager to lead a safe, compliant, and high‑performing transport operation. You’ll manage drivers, fleet, and resources to deliver excellent customer service while meeting KPIs, controlling costs, and operating fully within regulatory and GDP requirements.

• Lead, motivate, and manage delivery drivers to achieve service and performance targets.
• Ensure efficient route planning, on‑time departures, and fleet optimisation.
• Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, GDP, and transport regulations.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, vehicle checks, and asset tracking.
• Act as a key member of the depot leadership team, supporting overall depot KPIs.

• Proven experience managing delivery drivers and a commercial vehicle fleet.
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety, transport compliance, and GDP standards.
• Confident people manager with experience in absence, discipline, and performance management.
• Highly organised with strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Results‑focused, dependable, and calm under pressure, with a hands‑on leadership style.

• 22 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Medicash – a health cash programme to assist with day‑to‑day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing – a financial wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your finances
• Access to High Street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received