CAREERS AT CARNTYNE

Transport Manager

Job description

Transport Manager

 

Location: Springburn, Glasgow (with travel to outlying site ) – North and central Scotland.


Company: Carntyne Transport Company Limited.

 

At Carntyne Transport, we’re proud to be a forward thinking, dynamic and customer-focused logistics provider. No two days are the same here and that’s just how we like it. We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our Bulk Transport business unit as a Transport Manager.

Our Bulk Transport unit is a key logistics partner to the whisky and spirits industry, operating a fleet of over 100 vehicles and 500 trailers, and servicing many of the UK’s leading drinks companies.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Transport Manager, you’ll lead and oversee multi-site operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and service excellence across our network. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading a team of Transport Supervisors and Planners to manage a fleet of 100+ vehicles and 500 trailers, supporting around 180 drivers.
  • P&L accountability for your area of operations
  • Manage the Operator’s Licence (O-Licence) responsibilities across sites, ensuring compliance with DVSA and Traffic Commissioner requirements.
  • Ensure strict compliance with UK transport legislation, including ADR regulations for the carriage of dangerous goods, driver hours, and health & safety law.
  • Driving operational efficiency through the use of telematics and route optimisation tools.
  • Developing and enhancing KPI reporting and performance tracking.
  • Overseeing driver recruitment, training, engagement, and performance management.
  • Acting as the key point of contact for customer relationships and reporting.
  • Coaching and developing your direct reports to build a high-performing team.
  • Deputising for the General Manager when required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, hands-on leader with a strong background in transport operations. The ideal candidate will bring:

  • Proven experience in a Transport Management role (essential).
  • A valid International CPC qualification. (essential)
  • Strong people management skills, ideally within a unionised environment.
  • A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to lead and inspire teams.
  • Solid knowledge of UK geography and transport planning.
  • Experience handling disciplinary, grievance, and incident investigations.
  • Familiarity with vehicle telematics and transport management systems.
  • In-depth understanding of transport legislation and operational H&S.
  • Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Commercial awareness, including budgeting and route pricing.
  • Experience managing multi-site and multi-customer operations.

What’s on Offer

  • Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday, with flexibility required to support a 7-day operation.
  • Package: Competitive salary, company car cash allowance, contributory pension scheme.
  • Perks: Access to our exclusive employee discount and wellbeing platform.
  • Development: An excellent opportunity for career growth within one of the UK’s leading private logistics companies.

 

Interested? Please include your salary expectations with your application to:

Gary.miller@Carntyne-transport.co.uk