Road Transport Manager

Typical Salary

£23,000 To £50,000

Typical Hours

40 to 42 a week

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

How To Become a Road Transport Manager

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
applying directly

College / University

You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:

logistics
supply chain management
transport management
business management

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

a degree in a releva

Apprenticeship

You may be able to do a passenger transport operations manager higher apprenticeship if you're working for a passenger transport company.

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You could develop your transport skills as a driver, team leader or administrator. With training and experience you could then apply for a road transport manager's job.

You can apply directly for jobs. You'll be expected to have experience and qualifications in road transport.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

customer service skills
business management skills
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
leadership skills
knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
the ability to work well with others
excellent verbal communication skills
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

working with suppliers and customers, planning routes and scheduling delivery times
managing a team of supervisors, administration staff and drivers
making sure the operation meets its targets
coordinating staff training
putting together performance reports for directors
arranging vehicle maintenance, MOTs and tax payments
organising vehicle replacements
managing contracts and developing new business

Working Environment

You could work in an office or at a client's business.

Career Path & Progression

With experience, you could specialise in other types of transport, like rail, sea or air.

You could also move into transport planning and consultancy.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Professional and industry bodies

You can join the The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and United Kingdom Warehousing Association for professional recognition and training opportunities.

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a transport manager from:

Restrictions & Requirements

You may need to get a Certificate of Professional Competence - a Driver CPC - if you're the operator of a haulage or transport business.