Transport Manager

Transport Manager

National | Heavy Cranes & Transport Division

A rare opportunity to take ownership of one of the most critical areas of our transport operation.

Ainscough Crane Hire is looking for an experienced Transport Manager to join our Transport Division in a nationally focused role with significant responsibility across the business.

This is more than a traditional transport management position. As the successful candidate, you will have overall accountability for our Operating Licence, ensuring Ainscough continues to meet its legal, regulatory and industry obligations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational performance.

You will work closely with depots, operational managers, drivers, workshop teams and external suppliers. You will be a key point of expertise and guidance, helping to ensure our transport operation remains safe, legal, compliant and continually improving.

What will you be responsible for?

You will take ownership of the Operating Licence and the systems and processes that underpin it, including:

• Managing driver compliance, Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Using tachograph analysis and vehicle telematics to monitor driver performance, driving style, safety and efficiency.
• Ensuring driver infringements are investigated, recorded and appropriately escalated.
• Overseeing fleet maintenance in line with Operating Licence and company requirements.
• Keeping up to date with changes in transport legislation and industry requirements, advising the business accordingly.
• Leading investigations and reporting of accidents and incidents.
• Conducting audits and spot inspections across drivers, PPE, vehicles and equipment.
• Ensuring legal, health & safety and industry-specific training is planned and delivered effectively.
• Supporting recruitment and delivering new starter inductions.
• Managing the onboarding and compliance of subcontractors, including audit activity.
• Supporting operational performance through KPI and management information analysis.
• Working collaboratively with the wider business to deliver a high standard of service to both customers and colleagues.

The role also includes being on call on a rota basis, supporting the operational function when required.

What we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced transport professional who can bring both technical expertise and confident leadership to the role.

You'll need:

• Previous experience working within a transport environment.
• Transport Manager CPC / CPC Holder in Road Haulage.
• A good level of IT capability and confidence working with transport systems, data and reporting.
• A valid driving licence.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently, make sound decisions and take ownership.
• Flexibility to meet the operational requirements of the role.

A Rewarding Package

We recognise and reward the contribution you make, with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company car or car allowance
• Generous annual leave, with additional days for service milestones and the option to purchase additional holidays
• Private healthcare and travel cover
• Life assurance

Why Ainscough?

This is a role where your expertise will genuinely matter.

You'll have the opportunity to shape standards, influence operational performance and provide leadership across a complex, nationally operated transport function. You'll be trusted to protect the integrity of our Operating Licence, champion compliance and help drive continuous improvement across the department.

At Ainscough, safety comes first. We expect our people to make the safe choice, be reliable, work as one team, remain open to new ideas and take pride in what they do.

If you're an experienced transport professional looking for a role with real accountability, influence and purpose, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Make the Safe Choice. Make it Ainscough.