Transport Manager

Location: Aldridge, United Kingdom
Work mode: On-site
Type: Full-time
Seniority: Manager
Salary: £35,000 / year
Posted: 27 Oct 2026

About the role

Job added: 23 October 2026
Salary: £35000/annum
Location: WS9, Aldridge, Walsall
County: West Midlands (County)
Job Type: Permanent
Reference: 225753884

Company: CV-Library

Transport Manager required in the WS9 area, this is a daytime role and focused on the compliance side. Transport manager, £35k, this company has a range of trucks they own and manage,

The role
As a Transport manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day planning and coordination of transport activities, managing drivers and vehicle movements, ensuring customer requirements are met, and maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and operational efficiency. The role will include:

* Manage and oversee the day-to-day transport operation.

• Plan and coordinate daily workloads, vehicle movements and driver allocations.

• Ensure sufficient drivers and vehicles are available to meet operational and customer requirements.

• Monitor progress throughout the day to ensure planned work is completed on time and efficiently.

• Communicate with drivers regarding job allocations, schedules, delays and operational changes.

• Liaise with customers, subcontractors and the night transport team to ensure smooth operationalhandovers.

• Deal with operational issues, delays, breakdowns, driver absences and last-minute changes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Valid Transport Manager CPC qualification – essential.

• Previous experience in a Transport Manager, Transport Supervisor or senior transport role.

• Strong HGV/haulage experience.

• Good knowledge of UK transport legislation and Operator Licence requirements.

• Strong understanding of drivers' hours and Working Time Regulations.

• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.

key information

* transport manager

* compliance focused

* £35k

* daytime hours

* WS9 area

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