Transport Manager


Company:	Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK Ltd
Salary:	Competitive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Denbigh, LL15 1QW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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The Role

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to join our existing team based in Denbigh, North Wales.

Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and part of the transport team, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant management of our expanding transport operation, overseeing a fleet of over 30 HGV vehicles supporting major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Founded in the 1950s, Jones Bros is a leading Civil Engineering Contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. Employing approximately 550 people and operating one of the country's largest heavy plant fleets, we combine the capability of a major contractor with the values and culture of a family owned business.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Managing the day-to-day operation of a fleet of over 30 HGV vehicles, including low loaders and concrete mixer trucks, and our fleet of trucks, including brand new trucks,.

- Planning and coordinating efficient daily transport activities to meet operational requirements.

- Ensuring compliance with Operator Licence requirements, DVSA regulations, tachographs and driver hours legislation.

- Monitoring driver performance, arranging holiday cover and supporting driver development.

- Coordinating vehicle servicing, maintenance schedules and six weekly inspections.

- Overseeing the movement of heavy plant and machinery, ensuring compliance with STGO regulations.

- Maintaining accurate transport, compliance and audit records.

- Managing Driver CPC requirements across the fleet.

- Working closely with transport, operational and service teams to maximise fleet and driver availability and efficiency.

- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings within the transport function.

- Analysing fleet financial performance and individual truck utilisation each week, driving efficiency, cost control and profit improvement initiatives

To be successful in this role you must have the following qualifications and capabilities:

- National or International Transport Manager CPC.

- Full UK driving licence.

- Previous experience managing an HGV transport operation.

- Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance, driver hours regulations and vehicle maintenance requirements.

- Experience managing drivers and transport personnel.

- Knowledge of STGO regulations and plant transportation.

- Proficiency in transport management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly EXCEL

- Commercial skills to analyse the financial performance of the fleet and individual trucks

- Excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills.

- A proactive approach to compliance, safety and operational excellence.

Training & Development

We believe in developing our staff through building experience on the job as well as supporting continued professional development and industry-specific training where appropriate.

Benefits

- Competitive starting salary.

- Company contributing pension scheme subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

- Training and professional membership fees reimbursed.

- Long-term career opportunities within a successful and growing business.

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