Assistant Transport Manager

Assistant Transport Manager

West London

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Shift: Tuesday to Saturday

Industry: Food Multi-Drop Distribution

About the Role

Are you an experienced transport professional holding a valid Transport Manager CPC? Looking for a dynamic, growth-focused role where you can make a tangible impact on daily fleet operations?

We are recruiting an Assistant Transport Manager to join a rapidly expanding logistics operation based in West London.

Working closely with the Transport Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing a modern fleet of over 30 vehicles and a team of 55 drivers operating across London. With exciting expansion plans on the horizon—this is an outstanding opportunity for a proactive leader looking to progress their career.

Your Duties will Include;

* Manage daily transport operations to ensure peak efficiency, full fleet compliance, and seamless multi-drop delivery service across London.

* Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of 55 drivers across multiple locations, taking an active role in recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention.

* Maintain strict compliance with Operator Licence requirements, tachograph regulations, vehicle maintenance schedules, and driver safety standards.

* Utilise route planning software and advanced Excel to analyse KPIs, optimise routes, reduce costs, and drive continuous operational improvements.

Experience Required;

* CPC Qualified: Must hold a valid Transport Manager CPC (National or International).

* Background as an Assistant Transport Manager, Transport Supervisor, or similar operational leadership role within a multi-drop distribution environment.

* Deep knowledge of fleet management, tachograph regulations, driver hours, and O-licence compliance.

* Advanced Excel capability with strong data reporting and KPI tracking skills.

* Familiarity with route planning systems (experience with systems such as Podfather is a bonus, though full training will be given).

* Experience within FMCG, food distribution, or temperature-controlled logistics
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed