Transport Manager
Frazer, a leading civils and utilities merchant and part of the STARK Group, is looking for a Transport Manager to join our Glasgow branch.
We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with excellent opportunities for career development, alongside a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days' holiday including bank holidays.
This is a key position responsible for managing a fleet of 6 trucks and 1 LGV , planning and scheduling deliveries, coordinating third\-party haulage providers, ensuring efficient routing and timely service, while maintaining full compliance with transport legislation.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, with no Saturday working.
What You'll Be Doing
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- Leading day\-to\-day transport operations and administration.
- Managing a fleet of 6 trucks and 1 LGV to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
- Organising and coordinating third\-party haulage providers to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Managing and scheduling deliveries, planning efficient routes, and ensuring timely, effective service.
- Building strong working relationships with drivers, suppliers, customers, and external transport partners.
- Overseeing driver compliance, including tachograph checks, defect reporting, PMIs, and vehicle service bookings.
- Ensuring transport activities meet all relevant legal and company requirements.
- Monitoring transport performance and identifying opportunities to improve service and efficiency.
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- Experience in logistics and transport planning with a strong understanding of transport legislation.
- Previous experience managing transport operations and vehicle fleets.
- Ability to thrive in a fast\-paced and changing environment.
- Strong IT skills and regional geographical knowledge.
- A proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach.
- Previous people management experience.
- Experience within the builders' merchant, civils, construction supply, or distribution sector would be advantageous.
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- Discretionary bonus.
- A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday purchase, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, and more.
- Access to health and wellbeing support, including online GP appointments and mental health services.
- Generous employee discounts.
- Discounts with hundreds of leading high street and online retailers.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Monday to Friday working pattern with no Saturday requirement.
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At Frazer , we specialise in supplying civils, utilities, and infrastructure products to customers across the UK. We are committed to delivering exceptional service, expert knowledge, and reliable solutions that help our customers complete their projects successfully.
Our teams work collaboratively in a supportive environment where expertise, customer service, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a business that values great service and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
What's Next?
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If your application is successful, our in\-house recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview and answer any initial questions.
Where a role is advertised as full\-time, we are open to discussing part\-time and job\-share opportunities during the recruitment process. If you require additional support at any stage of the application or interview process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments.
Frazer is part of STARK Building Materials UK, one of Europe's leading building materials and construction solutions businesses.
STARK Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case\-by\-case basis.
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