Transport Manager
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L9 7AL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9287-26-0070 |
Summary
Operational Leadership Lead the Trusts transport operations across all LUHFT sites, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of shuttle, courier, specimen, medication, linen, stores, and equipment transport. Oversee daily workload allocation, route planning, driver deployment, and service coordination to meet operational and clinical needs. Ensure contingency arrangements and business continuity plans are maintained for transport services. Fleet Management and Compliance Maintain full compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements including MOT, insurance, servicing, licensing, Road Traffic Acts, DVLA, and VOSA standards. Ensure all vehicles undergo routine checks, defect reporting, and planned preventative maintenance. Monitor telematics, vehicle tracking, utilisation data, and ensure optimal use of the fleet. Lead on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventative actions. Governance, Safety, and Risk Management Conduct and review risk assessments for all transport activities and ensure controls are implemented and monitored. Keep all safety documentation up-to-date and ensure the transport service meets Trust governance standards. Ensure SOPs are developed, reviewed, and embedded within the service. Digital and Performance Management Lead on the introduction and adoption of digital systems to support paperless reporting, scheduling, and performance monitoring. Produce accurate performance reports, KPIs, audit data, and analysis for senior leadership. Ensure high standards of data quality, transparency, and service monitoring. People Leadership Line manage transport supervisors and driving teams across all sites. Lead recruitment, induction, appraisals, attendance management, and staff development. Promote a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused culture within the team. Provide training in policies, vehicle procedures, manual handling, and digital tools. Financial and Contract Management Manage transport service budgets, authorise invoices, and monitor expenditure and usage. Identify and deliver efficiency opportunities and support cost improvement plans. Maintain oversight of external contracts including vehicle maintenance, telematics, breakdown, and route optimisation systems. Service Development and Sustainability Lead service reviews and develop improvement plans to enhance efficiency, user experience, and operational effectiveness. Support the Trusts sustainability and Green Plan objectives including fleet electrification, emissions reduction, and fuel efficiency. Contribute to strategic planning, business cases, and long-term development of the transport service.