Transport Manager Jobs and Transport Planner Recruitment
Transport manager jobs carry real legal weight. Any business that holds a standard operator’s licence for goods vehicles must have a transport manager who keeps vehicles roadworthy and drivers within the rules. Bernoullis recruits for transport manager jobs, transport planner roles and fleet positions, and checks qualifications, compliance experience and references before anyone starts.
Why Employers Use Us for Transport Manager Jobs
A weak transport manager puts your operator’s licence at risk. GOV.UK says a transport manager must hold the Transport Manager CPC and be approved by a traffic commissioner (GOV.UK). We ask about your fleet, your licence and your customers, then match every candidate on the operations they have actually run.
We Know Compliance
We ask about operator licence, maintenance, drivers' hours and audits before we search. Candidates are matched on the transport manager jobs they have done.
Qualifications Checked
We confirm the Transport Manager CPC, compliance record and recent references, so you know each candidate can protect your licence.
Transport Manager Jobs We Recruit For
From transport planners scheduling daily routes to managers responsible for a whole fleet, we fill transport roles for hauliers, retailers and manufacturers.
Transport Managers
CPC holders responsible for fleet and compliance.
Transport Planners
Planners who build routes, loads and driver schedules.
Traffic Office Staff
Staff who run daily driver and vehicle allocation.
Fleet Engineers
Staff who manage vehicle maintenance and inspections.
Compliance Officers
Staff who audit drivers' hours and tachograph data.
Shunters and Yard Leads
Leads who keep busy yards moving.
Depot Managers
Managers who run a whole transport depot.
External Transport Managers
Qualified managers working for several operators.
The Qualifications and Skills We Confirm
Every candidate we put forward for transport manager jobs is checked first.
Qualifications
The legal basics for the role.
- Transport Manager CPC (national or international).
- Licence categories where they also drive.
- Refresher and compliance training.
Compliance
How they protect your licence.
- Drivers' hours and tachograph analysis.
- Maintenance schedules and inspection records.
- DVSA audits and traffic commissioner experience.
Planning & References
Proof of real experience.
- Route planning and transport systems.
- Recent references from operations directors.
- Right to work confirmed.
Transport Manager Jobs Are Vital to UK Freight
The Department for Transport counted 46,310 road freight businesses in 2023 (DfT). Every business that holds a standard national or international operator’s licence needs a transport manager, either in-house or external (GOV.UK).
The National Careers Service puts typical pay for a road transport manager at £30,000 for a starter rising to £58,000 for an experienced person, and for a transport planner at £26,000 rising to £52,000 (National Careers Service).
We help employers by reaching qualified managers who are not scrolling job boards. For job seekers, that means transport manager jobs that match your qualification and your experience.
Why employers choose us for transport manager jobs
- Licences, tickets and right to work checked first
- Shortlists of two or three, not piles of CVs
- Permanent, temporary and contract roles
- Transport manager, planner and fleet hires
- Free consultation to understand your operation
- Fixed-fee and subscription pricing options
- One 60-day guarantee on every plan
Fleet operations
Transport manager jobs running HGV fleets.
Planning teams
Transport planner roles building daily routes.
Compliance and data
Staff who track drivers’ hours and fleet costs.
Permanent, Interim and External Transport Recruitment
Transport needs change with contracts and audits. We fill permanent roles, interim cover and external transport managers.
Permanent hires
Managers who build a safe, efficient operation.
Interim cover
Qualified managers for gaps or audits.
External managers
CPC holders working for smaller operators.
How to Hire for Transport Manager Jobs: A Practical Guide
Start with your licence. Check whether you hold a standard national or international operator’s licence, how many vehicles it covers and whether you need one transport manager or several.
Next, decide what is essential. The Transport Manager CPC is a legal requirement for the nominated transport manager. A driving licence is not, though experience of the road helps.
Then look at compliance. Ask about drivers’ hours, maintenance records, audits and how candidates have handled problems with the DVSA or a traffic commissioner.
Finally, plan the handover. A new transport manager must be added to your licence and approved by the traffic commissioner.
What we assess
- Transport Manager CPC
- Operator licence experience
- Drivers' hours and tachographs
- Maintenance and inspection records
- Right to work and references
- Leadership of drivers and planners
Transport Management Careers
Whether you are a transport planner ready to step up or an experienced transport manager, we help you find transport manager jobs that fit your experience. We explain the fleet, the licence and the pay before you apply, and we never send your details without your permission.
Transport work can lead to depot, logistics and operations management.
Logistics management
Logistics manager roles.
HGV driving
HGV driver jobs.
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How We Recruit for Transport Managers
Role briefing
We talk to you online or in person to understand your fleet, your licence and the person you need.
Targeted search
We approach qualified managers and planners with the right experience.
Skills & checks
We check the Transport Manager CPC, compliance record, right to work and references.
Shortlist & aftercare
Your new starter arrives briefed and ready. We check in after the first weeks.
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What Bernoullis Is Built On
At our organisation, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity within the workplace, ensuring that every member of our team exemplifies these principles. We accept full accountability for our actions, demonstrate ownership in our responsibilities, and prioritise safety in all our endeavours, acknowledging its vital role in our success. These core values not only guide us in providing exceptional service to our clients but also contribute significantly to fostering and nurturing enduring relationships with our clients and partners. Our adherence to these principles shapes our organisational culture and propels us to continuously enhance and innovate across all facets of our business.
Logistics Recruitment. We Solve Your Equations.
We bring the careful, evidence-based approach that has served employers for more than 20 years to every logistics search. Licences, skills and references come first, so you only meet people who can genuinely do the job.
We Offer a Free of Charge Online Session & Site Visit
We believe talking to the people who run your operation is the best way to understand a role. Book a free online session and we will learn about your fleet, your licence and the transport manager jobs you need to fill, at no cost.
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Transport Manager Jobs: Your Questions Answered
What does a transport manager do?
A transport manager makes sure goods vehicles are run safely and legally. GOV.UK lists duties such as checking driver licences, keeping vehicles taxed, insured and maintained, loading safely, and keeping to drivers’ hours and speed rules.
Do I need a qualification for transport manager jobs?
Yes for the nominated transport manager on an operator’s licence. You need the Transport Manager CPC and must be approved by a traffic commissioner. You do not need a driving licence.
What does a transport planner do?
A transport planner builds routes, loads and driver schedules so deliveries arrive on time at the lowest cost, using planning software and live tracking.
How much do transport manager jobs pay?
The National Careers Service puts typical pay for a road transport manager at £30,000 for a starter rising to £58,000 for an experienced person.
What is an external transport manager?
An external transport manager is a qualified person who works for an operator under contract rather than as an employee, often for smaller fleets.
Do you fill interim transport manager jobs?
Yes. We fill permanent, interim and external transport manager jobs.
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