Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Working Pattern: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Why Join Howard Tenens?

Howard Tenens is an independent family-owned business where great people, collaboration and innovation drive success. We offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career within a growing organisation that values continuous improvement, sustainability, and delivering exceptional service. Join a team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and you can make a genuine difference every day.

Howard Tenens are currently recruiting for a Transport Manager for our Sunbury Site. As the Transport Manager you will manage the day-to-day transport operation, provide effective management of resources. Your role will involve working and aligning with a team of managers, supervisors, and drivers, and implementing strategies to enhance operational performance, fully adhere to all legal compliance requirements, Safety and customer satisfaction as aligned to the company’s strategic 4 pillars.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

Health & Safety

• Implement safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all transport legislative regulations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to decide root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as operations, planning and health & safety to address safety-related issues and implement solutions.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence throughout the organization, promoting awareness and accountability at all transport depot levels.

Management & Engagement

• Develop and lead the depot operation customer service, policies, procedures, standards and lead continuous improvement to enhance the overall and deliver customer experience.
• Collaborate with other departments onsite, including operations, commercial (as applicable) and planning, to drive synergies and solution to both internal and external customers.
• Using visible leadership to demonstrate and drive behaviours that support the company values and pillars.

People & Development Management

• Ensure compliance and robust implementation of group HR policies, procedures, and programs to support the recruitment, retention, and development of HT colleagues.
• Engage with internal support teams to identify staffing needs and develop strategies to attract and retain qualified candidates.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and career development planning, to support employee growth and development.

Financial Management

• Own and Understand the P&L for your Transport department, optimise revenue and profitability within the HT Network. Working with Regional and Divisional managers in alignment with company goals and strategic objectives.
• Prepare and manage depot budgets, including Budget forecasts, annual budget presentations and coaching and mentoring Assistant Transport Managers and Supervisors through this process to ensure financial targets are met.
• Collaborate with operations, commercial and contract management to develop pricing strategies, cost-saving initiatives, and revenue enhancement opportunities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience of managing financial P&L’s and driving financial performance and accountability through teams.
• Experience using a broad range of industry leading Transport Management Systems and other support systems such as Maintenance, Planning and Tachograph applications.
• Experience of managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of managing people effectively.
• National CPC holder
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Experience of managing in a large site-based multi customer transport operation and delivering innovation within the operation for the wider benefit of the business (desirable)
• Experience of central transport functions and understanding the role and support given to local site teams (desirable)

What we offer in return

• Life Assurance
• Health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training opportunities

To see the full job description and apply for the role please see our website.

Closing date: Friday 13 November 2026

Req: 1567