Transport Manager

Rugby, Warwickshire
RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Transport Manager

£39,513 – £43,693 Pay award pending

(additional payment may be made for an exceptional candidate)

Full time – 37 hours a week

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

We are committed to delivering high-quality services to our residents, with a focus on excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We are now seeking an experienced and dedicated Transport Manager to join our dynamic team.

The Transport Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of our fleet and transportation department. The role will focus on ensuring efficient and cost-effective fleet management, maintaining fleet compliance, managing the garage workshop and managing a team to ensure top-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire transport operation and be the named person on the Operators Licence.
• Plan and schedule transport routes, ensuring optimal use of vehicles and drivers.
• Manage the maintenance, service, and compliance of the fleet in line with company and legal standards (including MOT, insurance, licenses).
• Monitor driver performance, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, hours of service laws, and driving standards.
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with third-party transport providers and suppliers.
• Analyse transport data and prepare reports on fleet efficiency, costs, and operational improvements.
• Work closely with internal teams (e.g., operations manager, waste operations manager) to ensure seamless coordination.
• Ensure compliance with local and national transport regulations and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the transport operation.

About you

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager or in a similar logistics management role.
• In-depth knowledge of transport legislation and compliance (CPC Qualification preferred).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in transport management software and systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• A full, clean driving license.

Please see the linked Job Profile on our website for full details (the application link will re-direct to it).

Benefits

• 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more