Transport Manager
Based at HQ in Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8LW | Full-time or Part-time permanent role
Are you an experienced Transport Manager looking to take ownership of compliance, safety, and operational excellence for a growing logistics business?
Broughton Transport is a growing logistics company based in Wiltshire, specialising in UK and international haulage and pallet transport, including temperature-controlled and ambient distribution. We're big enough to cope, small enough to care and our reputation is built on the people who keep our fleet moving safely, legally, and reliably across the UK and Europe.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Compliance, Health and Safety, you'll safeguard the company's Operator Licence and drive a culture of compliance and safety excellence throughout the transport operation. This is a hands-on role covering:
- Operator Licence Compliance – acting as nominated Transport Manager, maintaining effective management control of the operation, and preparing for compliance audits
- Driver Compliance – monitoring driver hours, working time, and tachograph compliance; managing infringements, debriefs, and investigations; ensuring licences, Driver CPC, and right-to-work documentation are valid
- Vehicle Compliance – overseeing maintenance schedules, MOTs, safety inspections, defect reporting, and accurate record-keeping
- Regulatory Compliance – keeping up to date with UK and European transport legislation, including Driver Hours Regulations, the Working Time Directive, Operator Licensing Regulations, and Driver CPC requirements
- Auditing and Reporting – conducting compliance audits, producing KPIs and management reports, and implementing corrective actions
- International Transport Compliance – ensuring compliance with UK-EU transport regulations and supporting drivers with border procedures
What we're looking for
- Experience as a Transport Manager, ideally holding (or working towards) a CPC in Road Haulage
- Strong working knowledge of Operator Licensing, driver hours, tachograph, and Driver CPC requirements
- A proactive, detail-focused approach to compliance, audit readiness, and risk reduction
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to manage driver debriefs and investigations fairly and effectively
- Experience with UK and European/international transport compliance is desirable
Benefits
- A salary of £36k-£40k DOE
- 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
- A great working environment with relaxed dress code
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Salary Extras for a variety of discount codes
- Development opportunities
- Company paid events and team building activities
