Assistant Transport Manager

Aprirose Real Estate Investment; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Transport Manager, where you will play a crucial role in managing a fleet of over 100 vehicles. This dynamic position requires excellent management and communication skills, as you will oversee driver compliance, maintenance scheduling, and budget management. The ideal candidate will be proactive, physically fit, and possess a Management CPC along with an HGV Licence. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the efficiency and safety of transport operations while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Management CPC and HGV Licence required for the role.
• 3+ years experience in transport management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage drivers and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs for a fleet of 100+ vehicles.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of driver hours and WTD Rules

Physical fitness

Education

Management CPC

HGV Licence, preferably Class 1

3+ years experience in a similar role

Tools

Tachograph

Budget management tools

Job description

You will work under the Transport Manager and assist in managing a fleet of 100+ vehicles and trailers, as well as assist in managing the day-to-day compliance of our team of drivers.

In addition to excellent management and organizational skills, the right candidate should be physically fit, possess great communication skills, and be able to remain calm and polite in all circumstances.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Management: Managing drivers within the scope of Tachograph and working time directives. Investigations and retraining of drivers due to infringements, accidents, or complaints received. Weekly reports for drivers and vehicles. Weekly reporting on investigations of all incidents and accidents. Liaising with the Insurance department in relation to accidents.

Compliance: Carry out internal audits of compliance. Constant evaluation of processes and checks in order to maintain compliance. Monitor and improve current compliance levels.

Maintenance: Managing maintenance and repairs for 100+ vehicles and trailers for repairs and scheduled maintenance. Workshop management and knowledge preferable.

Planning: Ensuring the maintenance of vehicles is well planned in order to not disrupt the day-to-day running of the business. Ensuring continuous maintenance for all O Licence vehicles and trailers. Liaising with the Workshop Manager for workshop availability and ad hoc repairs.

Budgeting: Keeping records and control of budgets for maintenance, repairs, and equipment. Organising maintenance contracts, deals, and suppliers. Liaising with the Finance Team regarding costs and purchases.

Breakdown Call Outs: Organise and manage breakdown recoveries and repairs in the absence of the Transport Manager. These may include out-of-hours call outs.

Flexible: Be flexible with your working hours in regards to the demands of the business.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Management CPC
• HGV Licence, preferably Class 1
• Working knowledge of driver hours and WTD Rules.
• Ideally 3 years+ previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills

ACS is recruiting for an Assistant Transport Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be an Assistant Transport Manager, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as an Assistant Transport Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as an Assistant Transport Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Assistant Transport Manager role you desire.