Transport Manager
- Job added: 30 May 2025
- Salary: £39000 - £40000/annum
- Location: 1 New Hythe Ln, ME20 6AB Aylesford, United Kingdom
- County: Kent
- Job Type: Permanent
- Reference: 223561117
- Company: CV-Library
Role: Transport Manager
Salary: £40,000pa
Location: Hybrid/Aylesford, Kent
Why Join CSG?
CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 33 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more. Currently growing at a rate of 25% each year, CSG has expanded via an innovative buy and build model delivering an important mix of organic growth, acquisitions and strategic joint venture partnerships. Therefore, it is an exciting and interesting time to join a growing organisation and be part of shaping the future of CSG.
What You’ll Bring:
KCS Education are looking for a knowledgeable individual with strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of transport regulations to lead their transport and fleet function.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and compliant operation of the company's transport activities. This includes managing the logistics of shipments, ensuring vehicle maintenance, and adhering to O-licence responsibilities.
What You’ll Achieve:
As a Transport Manager you will:
Ensure all transport activities comply with legal requirements, including driver hours, vehicle maintenance standards, health and safety regulations, and O-licence conditions.
Inspect transport vehicles regularly, arrange routine maintenance, and ensure all vehicles are fit and serviceable.
Manage and lead the transport team, conduct regular communications with a remote workforce, and organise training and development days for transport staff.
Oversee the coordination and direction of transport operations, including route planning, fleet tracking, and performance analysis.
Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and address any transport-related issues promptly.
Maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance, driver hours, and compliance documentation.
What we Offer:
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate as you wish.
Access to a generous discount scheme, including retail and gym memberships.
Life assurance coverage.
Health cash plan initiative.
Companywide events.
What We Require:
Current O-License qualification.
Proven experience of running the day-to-day operations of a transport team.
Experience managing/leading a transport team.
Proficiency with vehicle route planning and maintenance software.
Compliance expertise within a transport and fleet function.
About KCS Education
KCS Education are experts in sourcing, managing and creating the products and services required to run schools, nurseries or public sector organisations in the UK, with thousands of customers nationwide.
They are committed to delivering outstanding customer service, with a team of over 100 specialists who work with their customers from finding the right products, answering product queries to arranging special deliveries and providing general product advice and support
Salary: £40,000pa
Location: Hybrid/Aylesford, Kent
Why Join CSG?
CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 33 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more. Currently growing at a rate of 25% each year, CSG has expanded via an innovative buy and build model delivering an important mix of organic growth, acquisitions and strategic joint venture partnerships. Therefore, it is an exciting and interesting time to join a growing organisation and be part of shaping the future of CSG.
What You’ll Bring:
KCS Education are looking for a knowledgeable individual with strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of transport regulations to lead their transport and fleet function.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and compliant operation of the company's transport activities. This includes managing the logistics of shipments, ensuring vehicle maintenance, and adhering to O-licence responsibilities.
What You’ll Achieve:
As a Transport Manager you will:
Ensure all transport activities comply with legal requirements, including driver hours, vehicle maintenance standards, health and safety regulations, and O-licence conditions.
Inspect transport vehicles regularly, arrange routine maintenance, and ensure all vehicles are fit and serviceable.
Manage and lead the transport team, conduct regular communications with a remote workforce, and organise training and development days for transport staff.
Oversee the coordination and direction of transport operations, including route planning, fleet tracking, and performance analysis.
Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and address any transport-related issues promptly.
Maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance, driver hours, and compliance documentation.
What we Offer:
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate as you wish.
Access to a generous discount scheme, including retail and gym memberships.
Life assurance coverage.
Health cash plan initiative.
Companywide events.
What We Require:
Current O-License qualification.
Proven experience of running the day-to-day operations of a transport team.
Experience managing/leading a transport team.
Proficiency with vehicle route planning and maintenance software.
Compliance expertise within a transport and fleet function.
About KCS Education
KCS Education are experts in sourcing, managing and creating the products and services required to run schools, nurseries or public sector organisations in the UK, with thousands of customers nationwide.
They are committed to delivering outstanding customer service, with a team of over 100 specialists who work with their customers from finding the right products, answering product queries to arranging special deliveries and providing general product advice and support
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