Hiring a transport manager in Taunton? We check the Transport Manager CPC first, then the experience behind it.
Strong planners are rarely out of work, so the search reaches people who are not looking.
Transport employers across the South West include port logistics, retail and grocery DCs, aerospace and defence supply chains and regional 3PLs. Each plans a different kind of work, so we recruit to the network rather than the title.
When the Taunton market is thin for transport talent, we look further along the commute and give you an honest view of the likely shortlist.
Planners working at sites such as the Avonmouth and Severnside parks, the M4/M5 junction and the distribution sites along the M5 rarely need to apply for jobs. We approach them directly.
Transport roles for trunking, multi-drop, pallet network and dedicated operations.
Night planning, on-call and weekend cover are discussed up front, so the candidate knows the job they are taking.
We look for managers who treat drivers' hours, maintenance and loading rules as part of the job, not paperwork.
For a new contract we can recruit the planners and the manager together, timed to the start date.
Indicative permanent salaries in Taunton run from around £28k for planners up to £55k+ for senior transport managers.
Transport office pay in the South West moves with the size of the fleet, the network and the hours: night planning and on-call usually pay more. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.
For transport manager roles, the Transport Manager CPC is confirmed before anything else.
We help settle salary, hours and start date so the offer is accepted first time.
We check in during the first months so any early issue is raised and resolved.
Interim cover suits a short gap. A permanent hire is the answer when the office needs someone to own the plan.
A realistic job description helps retention. We describe the planning day as it really runs, not its quietest shift.
A strong transport brief covers:
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Yes. GOV.UK says you need the Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to become a transport manager. Operators with a standard national or international operator's licence need a transport manager.
Yes. Tell us the hours and the network so we approach planners who want night work and have done it before.
Yes. We can recruit planners, supervisors and the transport manager together, timed to the contract start.
Yes. We recruit fleet managers and maintenance controllers who look after vehicle compliance and cost.
Upload your CV and tell us the fleet size, network and systems you know. We contact you when a permanent role fits.
Transport planning recruitment elsewhere in the South West:
Other specialisms in Taunton:
See our national Transport Planning Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Taunton.
One brief covers a single planner or a whole traffic office for a new contract.