UK transport managers working in freight forwarding are responsible for the scheduling and safe running of a fleet of vehicles.
Entry into UK road transport manager jobs is through an apprenticeship or junior management scheme, both of which require candidates to possess at least five GCSEs, including English and maths. Alternatively prospective road transport managers can enter into this profession with higher level qualifications, such as HNDs, foundation degrees, bachelors degrees or masters degrees in subjects such as logistics and business studies. It may also possible to move into road transport manager positions following working in administration, driving or warehousing roles in road haulage businesses.
Newly appointed UK road transport managers can study for NVQs in road passenger transport or road freight. It may be mandatory for new recruits to work towards gaining a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), since all sites operating a road transport business are required to hire at least one employee with this qualification.
The main employers of road transport managers are large freight transport operators. Employment openings can be found throughout the UK, although road freight companies are found in large numbers in the South East and North West of England. While some firms choose to recruit their road transport managers internally, others choose to publicise their vacancies through recruitment agencies.
Starting salaries for UK road transport managers are between £15,000 and £20,000 a year. Additional money is paid to those working shifts. There are opportunities for staff in large multinational companies to work overseas.
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54-58 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 5AB
At Reactive Recruitment we use our collective 50+ years experience in permanent recruitment to provide the highest calibre Shipping staff to UK businesses of all sizes. Typical roles include Planners | Administrators | Coordinators | Transport Manager | Transport Supervisor | Warehouse (all levels) | Class 1 & 2 Drivers | Van Driver | Multi Drop | Forklift and more.
Henleaze House, Business Centre, 13 Harbury Rd, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4PN
Highly Competitive rates for new clients. HRSS is a trusted recruitment specialist with one simple aim: to find the right talent with the right skills, personality and ambition for our valued clients. We deliver competitive staffing solutions to UK businesses and cover multiple roles within the Shipping and Import Export Sector.
140 New Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LE
Do you need help finding top talent? Platinum Recruitment are a local agency specialising in the Shipping industry. Our recruiters are specialists within their fields, so have first-hand knowledge of the industry and are able to find the very best talent for your business. We recruit permanent vacancies, as well as supporting with temporary staffing. Enquire now to speak to one of our specialist team.
Suite 4, 1st Floor, Ocean 80, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AQ
Benedetto is a recruitment provider of specialised staffing solutions to an extensive client portfolio nationwide and globally. For over eight years, they have been covering a broad range of industries, such as Construction, IT & Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Maritime, Oil & Gas, and Renewable Energy. The agency also delivers consultancy services to various employers and often hires staff for permanent, contract, and temporary appointments.
Ground Floor 253, Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LX
Advance Global Recruitment provides Energy staffing solutions internationally. They assist in fulfilling permanent and short term requirements, be it a single worker or a whole team. Their business started in 2011 and aside from their head office in Edinburgh, they have 2 more locations in the UK and overseas. They are accredited by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency and certified by ISO for quality, environmental compliance and safety.
Suite 2 4th Floor Union Point, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 5PW
Intec Selec is a Kent-based recruitment agency established in 2016. They cover IT recruitment for a broad range of national industries. Intec Selec helps fill permanent and contract roles for the Banking, Automotive, Executive Search, Finance, Gaming, Energy, Retail, Public Sector, Insurance, IT Services, Media, Technology, Purchasing and Procurement, and Supply Chain sectors.
Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JQ
Redwood Search delivers Business Support recruitment solutions domestically with a focus on Worcester, Evesham, Redditch and Malvern. In addition to hiring permanent and temporary staff, they have also been opening internship and freelance opportunities since 2016. They were finalists in the 2019 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards and are members of TEAM Network of Independent Recruiters.
9b Malvern Gate, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4BN
Just Be Maritime works in the Maritime industry, focusing on the recruitment of Officer Cadets in training like Deck Cadets, Marine Engineer Cadets and Marine Electro-Technical Cadets. They also hire Hotel Trainees. In addition to recruitment, they also offer trainee management and administration services worldwide, leveraging their experience in Seafaring and Shore Management. Industries they operate in include Merchant Navy and Superyachts.
8 Ashley Close, Swanwick, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 1FW
Relocruitment recruits globally for permanent placements in Removals & Storage, Relocation Services, Global Mobility & International Assignments, Expatriate Management, Corporate Immigration and more. With a collective experience of 15 years, they connect with resources like Drivers, Shipping Coordinators and Mobility Advisors with the help of their consultants in Hemel Hempstead. They are members of the International Association of Movers.
Second Floor, 2 The Waterhouse, Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1ES
Spinnaker recruits for the Maritime industry in 65 different countries worldwide since they started in 1997. They cover a broad range of disciplines such as Chartering & Shipbroking, Corporate Services, HR, Executive & C-Suite, Insurance, IT, Legal & Claims, Marine & Technical, Operations & Post-Fixtures, Trainee, and Graduates & Internships. Spinnaker also works with a variety of clients including shipmakers, oil companies, and charterers
Cobat House, 1446-1448 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9 2UW
MNR is an independent global company that delivers recruitment and administration solutions to the Marine and Offshore market. Operating for over 10 years, the company offers Seagoing, Offshore, Drilling, and Shore-Based recruitment solutions. They have a European, FSU, Russian and Asian candidate database. In the past, they've recruited for Chief Engineers, Master on DP Shuttle Tankers, and 3rd Officer for Oil / Chemical Tanker.
Suite 39 (2nd Floor) The Port of Liverpool Building Pier Head, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1BY
Specialist Recruitment Solutions supports the Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain & Logistics, Transport and Warehouse & Distribution industries in their permanent and temporary personnel needs. Founded in 2015 and with over 25 years of collective experience, individuals they reach out to come from all levels, from skilled talent up to directors and executives. They are headquartered in Manchester and have worked with names like DHL and Wincanton.
Floor 3 MIOC, Styal Rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M22 5WB
Bridge Recruitment Services Ltd. are experts in providing workers for the Construction market. They recruit candidates from their offices based in Ashford, Surrey, Luton, Bedfordshire, and Bury, Great Manchester. Since 2006, they have worked with over 1,000 companies and are part of Bridge Group along with Bridge Security Services.
Atrium, Church Road, Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 2UD
SE Staff has been delivering solutions to the Freight industry for over 45 years. They recruit for Night Exports, Import Clerk, Import Team Leader, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Customer Services, Cross Trade, and Export Manager, among other roles. Their headquarters is located in Egham.
Runnymede Malthouse, Matlhouse Lane, Egham, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9BD
Executive Integrity sources professionals for permanent, contract and executive positions in Shipping & Maritime and Renewable Energy. With sites in Southampton, the US, and Singapore, they have an international reach in which they have worked in over 50 countries. They were founded by recruiters with 16 years and donate a part of their profits to the Renewable World charity.
Enterprise House, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3XB
Fort Recruitment supplies staff and personnel to various industry sectors including Maritime, Oil & Gas, Construction & Engineering, and Commercial. They fill a variety of job roles like Structural Engineer, Accountant, Project Planner, Marine Consultant, and many more. The company is located in Liverpool.
Fort House, Hall Road East, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 8TU
Connexus Global is a Value Chain recruitment specialist covering the following functions: Commodity Trading, Sourcing & Procurement, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Technology Transformation, and Supply Chain & Logistics. They work in various industry sectors including F&B, Agriculture, Packaging, Consumer Goods, Chemicals, and more. They have offices across London, Singapore, Bangkok, Vancouver, and Perth.
22 Upper Ground, Floor 5 - 503, London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9PD
Consortio RG works closely with companies and businesses within the Oil and Gas, Maritime and Shipping, Automotive and Motorsport, Construction, and Cyber Security sectors. The agency has been in business since 2014 and is situated in Southampton. Some permanent and contract positions they handle include Crew Operator, Senior Naval Architect, Fleet Manager and New Homes Sales Advisor.
Floor 4, Enterprise House Ocean Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3XB
Willis Global exclusively recruits for the Shipping & Logistics sectors across the UK, Europe, the Middle-East and America. Based in London, they specialise in Shipping Line, Port jobs, and Supply Chain & Logistics roles for several employer types - such as those in Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals and Retail.
Office 6, 9a Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UG
MNR sources talent worldwide for clients in the Marine, Offshore, Drilling and Shore-based industry. With over a decade of recruitment experience, they can fulfil roles such as Chief Officer and Construction Engineer. The agency is a recipient of the Mersey Maritime Industry Awards in 2016, an REC member and a finalist for the Maritime Professional Services Award.
Suite 39 (2nd Floor) The Port of Liverpool Building, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1BY
Stellamar Employment Solutions supplies Technical professionals to the Maritime industry, covering Seagoing, Ship Management, Commercial Shipping, and Ship Design & Construction vacancies. They also cater to the Hospitality and Ultra-High Net Worth sectors globally, covering premium employers such as cruises, luxury hotels, resorts, private jets, villas, and more. Their client database include the Royal Carribean, Porto Montenegro, and more.
Mountbatten House, 1 Grosvenor Square, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2JU
BJD Group focuses on providing its expertise to match candidates and various clients in a range of sectors, including Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport, Distribution, and Warehousing in the UK. They have been aiding in placing staff in temporary, contract, and permanent vacancies since 1991. They are included in The Sunday Times list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.
117 Hagley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8LB
Mark Heaven Consulting Ltd connects candidates to a diverse client group in the Oil and Energy industries across the UK, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. These include Aviation, Investment Banks, Refiners, Ship-Owners, Storage, and Wholesalers verticals. Since its foundation in 2015, they have been assigning staff to various assignments, including Analysts, Heads of Shipping, Heads of Trading, and Marketers.
14 Wentworth Drive, Sale, Cheshire, M33 6PP
Global Offshore Services Ltd, a network of SeaBlue Offshore, focuses on meeting clients' staffing requirements in the Construction, Offshore, Shipping, and Surveying industries. Working nationwide and globally, they find job seekers who fit permanent appointments at all levels. These include Coating Inspectors, Drillers, Marine Warranty Surveyors, and Rope Access Painters. The firm leverages its ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27701 Certification.
12 Princess St, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DD
Formed in 1995, ASL Personnel is headquartered in Shepperton. They match professionals with a broad range of trainee to managerial roles within Freight, Courier, Warehouse, HR, Finance, and Administration. They perform business visits as well as proper candidate matching, face to face interviews, and registration procedures to ensure candidates can legitimately work in the UK.
Unit 17-18 Shepperton Marina Felix Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8NS
LemonTree Recruitment specialises in multi-disciplinary talent solutions for an extensive employer portfolio across the UK. They typically supply qualified candidates to various assignments from their Suffolk headquarters. With over 15 years of combined experience, the company also covers Aviation & Aerospace, Customs & Compliance, E-commerce, Freight Forwarding, Luxury Travel, Supply Chain & Retail, and Warehouse & Logistics sectors.
Unit 78 Claydon Business Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0NL
Established in 2018, Red Rhino Resourcing is a provider of Driving, Warehouse & Industrial, Production, Transport, and Commercial recruitment services across the UK. They specialise in providing temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, as well as labour management, training, and logistical consulting. Some roles they recruit for include Warehouse Operative, Porter, Counterbalance Driver, Cold Store Operative, etc.
Richmond House, Avonmouth Way, Bristol, Avon, BS11 8DE
Saltire Staffing has been working across multiple disciplines which consist of Freight Forwarding, Engineering & Technical, Food Manufacturing and Renewable Energy since 2020. For Engineering & Technical, they specifically handle assignments in Design, Manufacturing, Rail and Transportation. They are stationed in Airdrie and accommodate nationwide placements from Operators to Directors, utilising their consultants' experience of over 10 years.
39 Hawthorn Drive, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ML6 8AR
Established in 2000, Ragged Edge specialises in providing professional business consultancy, strategy planning, executive search recruitment, competitor analysis, training solutions, and more to the Ports, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain industry. Located in North Lincolnshire, the company provides an effective approach to recruitment from entry to senior-level appointments.
16 Dudley Street, Barton-upon-humber, South Humberside, DN31 2AB
Opera Holdings, launched in 1992, is a recruitment group with 10 companies forming a network that extends throughout the UK. For Nursing recruitment, they cover Wales and South West of England, and are an approved supplier under the All Wales Agency Framework. For Freight recruitment, they cover jobs abroad as well. They also hire for Office, Industrial, Driving, Trades, Nursery, Technical and Graduate roles. Their headquarters is in Gloucester.
15 Wheatstone Court, Davy Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2AQ
A&S is a recruitment agency specialising in the Commercial, Driving, Shipping, Warehouse, and Financial sectors. A&E works with import and export companies of all shapes and sizes. They are based in Felixstowe and also offers consultancy services.
12 Summit Business Park Langer Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2JB
Faststream specialises in delivering staffing solutions to the Maritime, Shipping, Cruise, Superyacht, and Energy sectors. They offer various services including permanent and contract placements, executive search, and recruitment campaigns. They cater to businesses of all sizes across offshore oil & gas, energy transition, ocean cruises, and more. Operating since 1999, they have offices across the EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
Waterside Place, 5 Town Quay, Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AQ
Aspirare specialises in permanent and temporary appointments within the Engineering, Construction, Administration, IT, Sales, and Accountancy & Finance sectors. They are based in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Some of the numerous roles they may recruit for are Water Engineer, Administrator, Electrician, Machine Operator, Web Developer, Health & Safety Advisor, Blacksmith, and more.
60 Castle Street, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, ML3 6BU
Ross Recruitment is a North West agency that has been working with local clients for more than 20 years. They have two specialist divisions: Accountancy and Office Administration, and Shipping, Freight Forwarding and Logistics. They offer a contingent service across Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales, on a no placement no fee basis.
Oaktree Court Business Centre, Mill Ln, Neston, Merseyside, CH64 8TP
Insight Executive Group is a multi-sector recruitment specialist that finds permanent and interim professionals for a wide range of roles, such as Middle Management, Directors, and Executives. The talent firm covers the UK's Construction, Commercial Management, Estates, Facilities Management, Infrastructure, Procurement, Property, Transport, and Utilities industries. They are a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Northern and Shell Building 10 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, EC2R 6AF
Imperium Commodity Search is a multi-sector recruitment specialist that caters to employers in the Agricultural Brokerage, Energy, Logistics, Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas, Shipping, and Trading markets nationwide and globally. They typically hire candidates for positions such as Analyst, Broker, Market Analyst, Operator, and Trader. Imperium Commodity Search has been recruiting staff for permanent and contract assignments since 2018.
1 Oxleys Rd, Shephall, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9YE
Connectment has been matching clients with candidates within a broad range of industries, including Manufacturing, Marine, Energy, Engineering, Rail, IT and Construction, since 2013. They operate on a global basis through their office in Gateshead. Connectment offers talent mapping and headhunting services, and recruits at the most senior levels.
Gateshead Office Gateshead International Business Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 1AN
TLP Recruitment is involved with a wide spectrum of sectors including Driving; Industrial; Logistics and Supply Chain; Freight and Shipping; Port Services; Manufacturing; Engineering; and Commercial and Business Development. Created in 1998, the agency serves permanent, temporary and contract roles across the UK through their six offices in Ilford, Felixstowe, Droitwich, Maidstone, Southampton and Bournemouth.
Priory House, Friar Street, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8ED
Broadreach Recruitment is a privately-owned company that bridges candidates and employers in a wide range of sectors across Europe and the Caribbean. They were founded in 2015 and provide permanent and temporary staffing support for roles in the Joinery, Admin, Business, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, Real Estate, Legal, Industrial, IT, Executive, and Engineering sectors. They are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
Verulam House, Cropmead, Crewkerne, Somerset, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7DR
Balfour Wilson Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency that accommodates temporary and permanent placements nationwide. They have assisted over 2000 candidates and employers in various sectors including Accounting & Finance, Administration, Hospitality, Pharmaceutical, HR, IT, Customer Service, Construction, Retail, Sales, and Engineering.
Unit 10a, Forest Mill, Station Road, Selkirk, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7 5DJ
ABA Executive performs multi-sector executive search in the UK and overseas, in addition to conducting succession planning and research projects. Since they opened their doors in 2003, led by their director who has 26 years of experience, they have completed over 1,000 recruitment projects across over 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North America. They have worked with over 330 companies, such as Associated British Foods, Capgemini, Twinings and Vivergo Fuels.
19 Gloucester Road, Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5LQ
WP Recruitment is a staffing business that provides contract, temporary, and permanent staff to multiple industry sectors in the UK. The agency recruits for a variety of roles like Office Supervisor, Kitchen Production Assistant, Electrician, Supply Chain Coordinator, Marine Engineer, Works Planners, and more. They are members of the REC and the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. The agency was founded in 1989.
Corner House, 68-70 Lugley Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5ET
Park Street People is a specialist manpower provider to the Digital & Technology, Sales & Marketing, Languages, Office Support, and Pharmaceutical industries. They have offices in Windsor and Wokingham. They cover permanent, temporary and contract vacancies. The agency is an REC member and provides support to Shelter, Help for Heroes, and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Kings Road House 2 Kings Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2AG
PDR Group, taking pride in having over 30 years of recruitment knowledge, assists commercial and industrial institutions in Kent, Sussex, Surrey and London in their staffing requirements. They work on permanent and temporary assignments in accounting, construction, engineering, HR, IT, operations and other fields. They are located in Tunbridge Wells and have a client catalogue that includes Cuisine Studios, Re-Go Autoparts Ltd and Infor.
First Floor 33 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1PN
A Company built on foundations of Traditional Ethics but with a Modern View. Xceed Recruitment is a leading Multi-Sector Organisation supplying both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions nationwide. We understand that the modern workplace has evolved significantly over the past decade, Meaning our clients needs and requirements from us have also changed. We greet every role with a flexible attitude to create the perfect bespoke solution.
1ST Floor, Meadowbank House, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 8EH