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Transport Manager (General Haulage)

About the Role

Are you a Transport Manager, Fleet Manager or Logistics Manager with experience within general haulage, looking to join a well-established transport business where you can take ownership of fleet operations, lead a busy transport team and ensure a safe, compliant and efficient nationwide distribution service?   

On offer is the opportunity to join a respected logistics company operating a mixed fleet of articulated HGVs and commercial vehicles. This is a key leadership role where you'll oversee transport planning, fleet compliance and driver performance while helping drive operational efficiency and maintaining exceptional customer service standards. 

In this role, you will manage the day-to-day transport operation across general haulage, pallet network and ADR activities. Acting as the nominated Transport Manager on the Operator Licence, you'll oversee transport compliance, vehicle maintenance, driver management and route planning while continually identifying opportunities to improve fleet utilisation, reduce costs and enhance operational performance. 

This role would suit a Transport Manager, Logistics Manager, Fleet Manager, Distribution Manager, General Haulage Manager or Transport Operations Manager with experience within a general haulage environment looking for a long-term leadership opportunity. 

Responsibilities

The Role

  • Manage the day-to-day transport operation
  • Plan nationwide deliveries and collections
  • Ensure Operator Licence and DVSA compliance
  • Manage fleet maintenance and vehicle inspections
  • Lead, coach and develop drivers and transport staff
  • Monitor transport costs, fleet performance and compliance
  • Improve operational efficiency and customer service
  • King's Lynn-based, Monday-Friday (on-call support when required)
Requirements

The Person

  • Transport management experience within general haulage
  • Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance
  • CPC qualified (or eligible to act as nominated Transport Manager)
  • Excellent knowledge of UK transport legislation
  • Strong leadership and planning skills
  • Commercially minded with a proactive approach
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Commutable to King's Lynn
Benefits

Pension

Company pension provided.

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 confidential support.

Long Term Stability

Stability in well established business.

What makes us different

We specialise, rather than generalise.

Most recruiters spread themselves thin. We focus on SMEs and the roles that drive them forward, from technical to sales, so we know exactly what great looks like in fast-moving businesses.

We're relationship-led, not transactional.

We take the time to understand what a business needs and what a candidate wants - not just what's on the brief. The right match takes more than a keyword search.

We care about outcomes, not volume.

For SMEs, every hire matters. Our success isn't about volume, it's about making the right hire that delivers real impact. That means being selective, honest, and focused on long-term fit from the start.

FAQs

We support SME businesses across a range of roles, including engineering, technical, sales, and broader commercial positions. Our focus is on making the right match, not filling volume, so we're selective about the roles we take on.

We work with SME businesses building things that matter. No recruiter games, no endless CVs, just a straightforward, quality-first approach focused on finding the right long-term fit.

We start with a real conversation, not just a CV screen. We want to understand what you're looking for, what matters to you, and what a good move actually looks like. From there, we only put you forward for roles where there's a genuine fit.

It varies by role, but we move quickly when there's a strong match. Our focus is on quality, not speed for its own sake, though the two often go together when the brief is clear.

Always. We never share your details with any employer without your knowledge and consent. It's not just a policy, it's how we operate.

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