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Job Introduction
This is an exciting senior leadership role responsible for ensuring full compliance with Operator Licence obligations, DVSA requirements and transport legislation while driving fleet efficiency, service performance and cost control. The successful candidate will provide leadership to drivers and road crews and play a key role in supporting profitable business growth.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the nominated Transport Manager for Operator Licences and operating centres.
- Maintain full compliance with all statutory, legal and regulatory obligations.
- Lead fleet planning, utilisation and performance management.
- Manage transport budgets and identify opportunities to reduce operating costs.
- Monitor vehicle maintenance, inspections and annual test readiness.
- Develop transport KPIs and reporting.
- Recruit, coach, develop and performance-manage drivers and road crews.
- Work collaboratively with Operations, Hire Desk, Sales and Project teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics and fleet activities.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental standards.
What We Are Looking For
- International CPC Holder (essential)
- Extensive experience managing HGV and commercial vehicle fleets
- Detailed understanding of DVSA regulations and Operator Licence requirements
- Proven leadership and people management capability
- Strong communication, planning and organisational skills
- Commercial awareness with budget management experience
- Full UK driving licence; HGV entitlement advantageous
- Experience of delivering change and operational improvements
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What Success Looks Like
- Strong OCRS and compliance performance
- Improved fleet utilisation and reduced logistics costs
- High vehicle test pass rates
- Excellent customer service feedback
- Engaged, high-performing transport teams
- Safe, compliant and efficient transport operations
Why Join Us?
- Key leadership role with significant business impact
- Opportunity to shape transport strategy and operational performance
- Collaborative and supportive leadership team
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
What We Can Offer You
- Salary sacrifice pension
- 25 days holiday (increases with service), plus bank holidays & 1 extra day to be taken in the month of your birthday
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Company Car
- Private Health Insurance
- Free Tool Hire
- Life Assurance cover 3x salary
- Share save scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service recognition
- My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
- Discounts on HP products
- EE mobile contract discount offers
- Gym discounts
- Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Service
- Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service
- Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
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A Little Bit About Us
TPA Portable Roadways is one of Europe’s leading and fastest growing providers of temporary access solutions. Our teams support the essential industries defining Britain’s future, including key Government infrastructure projects, transmission, power, renewable energy, water, rail, and construction. When you join us, you’re not just starting a job; you’re helping to build and maintain the infrastructure that shapes the nation’s future.
Our roles are hands-on, varied and genuinely meaningful. You’ll help deliver adaptable access systems for major national projects, working with equipment designed for challenging environments. Safety, training, and support are built into everything we do, giving you the confidence to grow and succeed.
We’re trusted by industry leaders for our quality, innovation unrivalled service, and commitment to sustainability. Our products and services ensure site operations are safe, designed to protect natural environments and ensure our customers’ projects stay ‘on track’.
If you want a career where your work matters, that provides you with a platform to develop new skills and contribute to projects that power and connect communities, TPA is the place to build your future.
Explore our opportunities and join a team proud to support Britain’s infrastructure.
TPA is proud member of the Vp group of companies, Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe a diverse workforce strengthens our business, and we recruit based on skills and experience.
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