Army - Transport Manager

Ministry of Defence; Rushmoor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Rushmoor is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee personnel and vehicle management. The role involves leading a team and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. Candidates should have experience in resource management and strong communication skills. This position plays a vital role in supporting operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing personnel and equipment.
• Strong communication skills across varied groups.
• Ability to handle transport requests and authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of civilian and military staff.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Manage day-to-day utilization and maintenance of the vehicle pool.

Job description

Overview

The Transport Manager will manage resources of personnel, vehicles, equipment, infrastructure and associated funding allocated in support of Motor Transport, to accomplish the mission of those Units within Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of two Civilian staff and two military drivers to enable interpersonal and business success.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, within and outside the MoD, and across many grades and ranks.
• Carry out associated duties of Authorised Demanding Officer (ADO), Unit Licensing Officer (ULO), Driving Permit Officer (DPO) and Defence Road Safety Advisor (DRSA).
• Deputise for the Officer Commanding Montgomery House Support Office in their absence.
• Under the delegation of the CO, handle the day‑to‑day utilisation and maintenance of the vehicle pool and the management of the MT Support Staff, in accordance with policy.
• Authorize transport requests actioned by the Transport Coordinator, ensuring compliance with regulations and, where necessary, authorising the use of Hire or Private vehicles.
• Carry out the duties of the ADO, demonstrating efficiencies in the utilisation of the vehicle pool to reduce the overall requirement for Hire, and perform checks of driving licences for personnel requiring to use the vehicle pool.
• Issue and authorise driving permits to entitled personnel in accordance with policy and the Defence Road Safety Advisor, to those units contained within Headquarters.