About us
CheckFire – serving the fire trade since 1975. With 50 years’ experience in the Fire Safety, nobody knows the trade better. We have established a proven track record of excellence and have earned the respect of our customers by delivering quality products and dependable service. As the market leader in the Fire Trade, we offer an unparalleled level of capability and reliability. Our stocks are enormous, our service is personal, and our promises are genuine.
About the role
The Transport Manager will oversee the day-to-day transport operation, working with the transport supervisor ensuring efficient fleet utilisation and full legal compliance. You'll lead a dedicated transport team of circa. 15 van drivers and multiple external carriers, driving high standards, safety, and delivery performance across the Active Fire Division.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and continuously improve Checkfire’s and PJ Fire’s transport operations across own-fleet vehicles and external carriers.
- Ensure full compliance with all UK transport legislation, including Operator’s License, driver hours, vehicle maintenance, insurance and Health & Safety requirements.
- Oversee driver management, training, and performance, promoting a strong culture of safety and professionalism.
- Manage relationships with third-party transport providers, ensuring service levels, cost control, and compliance standards are consistently met.
- Plan and optimise delivery schedules and routes to maximise efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor and report on key transport KPIs — including delivery performance, fleet utilisation, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure timely servicing, inspection, and record-keeping for all fleet vehicles.
- Collaborate with warehouse, customer service, and sales teams to align transport operations with business priorities and customer needs.
- Oversee transport budgets, forecasts, and cost management initiatives.
- Investigate and report on incidents, delivery issues, and compliance breaches, implementing corrective actions as required.
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation across all logistics functions.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a Transport Manager or senior logistics management role.
- Strong working knowledge of UK transport and driver compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
- Sound understanding of logistics systems, route planning, and fleet management software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Customer-focused mindset with an emphasis on reliability and service quality.
- Experience in managing a circa £2M transport budget.
Education/Experience required:
- CPC in Road Haulage Operations (desirable).
- Experience managing a mixed transport model (own fleet and third-party providers).
- ILM Level 3 or above (desirable)
- Full driving license
- IOSH/NEBOSH Health and Safety
In return we offer
- 25 days holiday + up to 4 days for Christmas Shutdown + Bank Holidays
- Profit Share Scheme - % of your salary paid quarterly, dependant on business results
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Access to GP appointments and medical experts
- Employee incentives & engagement
- Pension Scheme with Royal London
- Modern, comfortable office spaces