Assistant Transport Manager

Prince Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Transport Manager for a permanent role in Telford. Responsibilities include ensuring timely vehicle maintenance, supporting compliance with regulations, and analyzing fleet performance. Ideal candidates have a strong transport background, experience in fleet compliance, and strong commercial acumen. Salary up to £35,000.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong transport background.
• Experience and strong understanding of vehicle/fleet compliance.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify areas for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs are on schedule.
• Maintaining data related to fleet and vehicle assets.
• Support legal and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Transport background

Vehicle/fleet compliance

Commercial acumen

Understanding of fleets

CPC qualification

Computer literate

Job description

Overview

Assistant Transport Manager — Telford — Permanent. Up to £35,000 depending on experience. Monday to Friday Days.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all vehicle maintenance, inspection and repairs are scheduled and carried out on time and according to budget
• Ensuring all data related to fleet and vehicle assets is maintained and kept up to date
• Support the Transport Manager in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
• Monitor and track departmental costs and identify potential areas for cost saving
• Support the Transport Supervisors
• Collate and analyse data on fleet performance

Skills and Experience

• Must have a strong transport background
• Experience and strong understanding of vehicle/fleet compliance
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify areas for improvement in service and cost
• Strong understanding of fleets and transport processes
• CPC qualification – preferred
• Computer literate
• This role would suit a candidate who has previously worked as a Transport Supervisor / Transport Coordinator / Fleet Supervisor / Fleet Coordinator / Assistant Fleet Manager / Transport Compliance Coordinator

The application process

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We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we\'re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you\'re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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