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 - Friday40 hours per weekAdditional benefits:Life AssurancePensionFull Uniform and PPEOnsite ParkingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLoyatly 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 & StandardsOperator 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 & CultureCulture 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 & ReportingPerformance 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 & ProceduresStandard 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) RequiredIOSH - DesirableEU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations,Road Transport RegulationsGeneral HaulagePallet NetworkCommercial awarenessHealth and Safety regulations5+ years transport management experienceManaging and developing a team of employeesTPBN1_UKTJ