Transport Manager

Transport Manager Wolverhampton Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Manager to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Wolverhampton. This is a hands-on management role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring legal compliance, maintaining high operational standards and leading a small transport team. This position would suit a proactive transport professional with strong leadership skills, excellent knowledge of transport legislation and a commitment to delivering an efficient and compliant operation. Key Responsibilities • Manage the daily operation of the transport department. • Lead, motivate and support the transport team to ensure excellent performance. • Ensure compliance with all relevant transport legislation and industry regulations. • Monitor and manage Drivers' Working Time Regulations and ensure records remain fully compliant. • Ensure vehicle inspections, maintenance schedules and defect reporting are completed and kept up to date. • Maintain accurate transport documentation and compliance records. • Work closely with warehouse and production teams to ensure deliveries are planned and completed efficiently. • Monitor fleet utilisation and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the transport function. • Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the department. To be successful in this role you will have: • Previous experience managing a transport team within a manufacturing, logistics or distribution environment. • Strong knowledge of Drivers' Working Time Regulations and transport compliance. • Experience ensuring vehicle inspections, maintenance records and compliance documentation are maintained. • Excellent organisational and planning skills. • Strong leadership and people management experience. • Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments. • A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving abilities. • Competent IT skills and experience using transport or fleet management systems Desirable • Forklift Truck (FLT) training or certification would be advantageous, although this is not essential. What's on Offer? • Salary up to £40,000 • Permanent, full-time opportunity • Stable and growing manufacturing business • Supportive working environment • Opportunity to make a real impact within the transport operation If you have experience managing transport operations, maintaining compliance and leading a successful transport team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this excellent opportunity.