Transport Manager

Kinaxia are looking for a Transport Manager to join our team at our site in Colchester. The successful candidate will to ensure 100% compliance with legal and operator licensing requirements, while leading and developing a safe, accountable, and high-performing staff culture.

• Monday - Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Additional benefits:
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Loyatly Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years' service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About The Job

• Regulatory Compliance & Standards
• Operator Licence Integrity: Serve as the named CPC holder to guarantee continuous legal compliance with all DVSA traffic commissioner requirements.
• FORS Accreditation: Maintain and advance Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme standards, managing audits to maintain status.
• Drivers' Hours & WTD: Oversee rigorous tachograph analysis to ensure absolute adherence to EU/UK drivers' hours regulations and the Road Transport Working Time Directive. With the aim of achieving Earned Recognition.
• Safe Systems of Work (SSOW): Design, implement, and review risk assessments and SSOW for all transport, loading, and yard activities.
• Health & Safety Excellence: Act as the department champion for H&S, ensuring full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Staff Performance & Culture

• Culture Transformation: Foster an open, accountable, "Safety First" team culture that bridges the gap between office staff and drivers.
• Performance Management: Conduct regular driver appraisals, manage attendance, and handle disciplinary or grievance procedures in line with HR policies.
• Continuous Training: Identify training gaps, manage CPC periodic training modules, and deliver targeted tool-box talks based on infringement data.
• Fatigue Management: Design and monitor rosters to protect driver well-being, manage stress, and prevent operational burnout.

KPI Monitoring & Reporting

• Performance Tracking: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly transport KPIs including fuel efficiency, on-time delivery (OTIF), and vehicle downtime.
• Board-Level Reporting: Compile and present detailed compliance, financial, and operational reports to the senior leadership team.
• Infringement Mitigation: Track driver error trends, reporting immediately on repeat offenders and executing formal retraining plans.

Policies & Procedures

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Write, update, and enforce robust transport policies regarding defect reporting, drug and alcohol testing, and accident management.
• Audit Readiness: Maintain flawless, audit-ready digital and physical records for all vehicle maintenance, driver hours, and training logs.

Your Knowledge And Experience

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Required
• IOSH - Desirable
• EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations,
• Road Transport Regulations
• General Haulage
• Pallet Network
• Commercial awareness
• Health and Safety regulations
• 5+ years transport management experience
• Managing and developing a team of employees

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