Road transport manager | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Road transport managers make sure goods and passengers reach their destinations safely, on time and in the most cost-effective way.

  • Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
  • Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
  • Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
  • Plan, organize or manage the work
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Road transport managers typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.

As a Road transport manager you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
45,452 GBP *
per year
23,000 GBP
50,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Road transport manager
  • 44,138 GBP
Average salary for full-time Road transport manager

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Salary over time for Road transport manager

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 42,925 GBP
  • 43,723 GBP
  • 43,491 GBP
  • 44,830 GBP
  • 45,994 GBP
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  • 45,452 GBP
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Future outlook for Road transport managers

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Balanced outlook
60 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
31% chance of automation in the future

Road transport manager - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Road transport manager and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

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

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

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Road transport manager

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Things to highlight for your Road transport manager interview

Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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