Transport Manager

About the company

Green Barks Search is recruiting an experienced Transport Manager for a privately owned, family-run business operating across North Yorkshire and the North East.

Your tasks

National CPC Essential A key leadership appointment within an established bulk haulage business, with responsibility for driving compliance, strengthening operational standards and ensuring the highest levels of transport safety.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of transport compliance and ensure the business continues to operate safely, efficiently and within its regulatory obligations.

Key responsibilities include

• Full ownership of Operator Licence obligations and DVSA compliance.
• Managing drivers' hours, tachographs and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Overseeing vehicle inspections, maintenance schedules, MOTs and defect reporting.
• Maintaining audit readiness, accurate records and robust compliance procedures.
• Working closely with fleet and workshop teams to ensure vehicle safety and availability.
• Developing driver standards, training and operational accountability.

Requirements

A National Transport Manager CPC is essential, alongside practical HGV compliance experience, sound commercial judgement and strong communication skills.

Experience within bulk tipper haulage and aggregates would be advantageous, but is not essential.

How to apply

If you're ready to take responsibility for compliance and influence operational standards, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.