Transport Manager

Job Details

PAY

Competitve

JOB TYPE

Full Time - Permanent

LOCATION

Star Road Industrial Estate, Partridge Green, RH13 8RA


Full Job Description

About Us

At T&M Bowser Solutions, we support major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK, delivering specialist fuel and site solutions that keep operations running safely and efficiently.

The Role

As a growing and fast-paced business with a strong industry reputation, we’re seeking a proactive and highly organised Transport Manager to take ownership of our HGV and grey fleet across the South Eastern region.

This is a hands-on, high-impact position where you’ll lead fleet compliance and transport operations, alongside oversight of our Head Office workshop – ensuring everything operates safely, efficiently, and to the high standards we’re known for.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll play a key role in keeping our operations moving by:

  • Managing and maintaining our HGV and grey fleet, ensuring all vehicles are compliant and roadworthy
  • Overseeing the day-to-day running of the workshop, including organisation, safety, and efficiency
  • Ensuring all vehicle maintenance is up to date, including MOTs, PMIs, tachographs, and defect repairs
  • Coordinating calibration and testing of equipment, tools, and vehicles
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records across systems such as Fleetcheck and Licencecheck
  • Ensuring all driver and vehicle documentation is completed, compliant, and filed correctly
  • Monitoring driver compliance with traffic regulations and driver hours rules
  • Supporting driver licence checks, training records, and ongoing development (including FORS training)
  • Working closely with Contract Managers to manage both employed and self-employed drivers
  • Ensuring RAMS and working processes are in place, up to date, and communicated effectively
  • Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies, particularly Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards
  • Support the Head of Transport in implementing legislative changes and ensuring adherence
  • Assist in maintaining Operator’s Licence requirements, ISO certifications, FORS, and other accreditations
  • Contribute to continual improvement across our Integrated Management Systems

About You

  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and support teams
  • Proven experience in fleet, transport, or workshop management
  • Good understanding of transport legislation and compliance requirements
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • A proactive problem solver with a hands-on approach

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Transport Manager CPC (essential)
  • FORS Practitioner (desirable)
  • Full UK Driving Licence (Category C desirable but not essential)
  • Relevant industry experience

What We Offer

  • A varied and hands-on role with real impact across the business
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Company pension
  • 23 days’ holiday plus extra with more service
  • Death in service benefit
  • Eligibility to be considered for an annual Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) bonus (subject to company performance and trustee discretion)

Looking for
another role?

Do you believe you can add value to our team? We'd love to hear from you! Even if there isn't a current opening that fits your skillset, submit your CV, and we'll keep you in mind for future opportunities.

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