Assistant Transport Manager

Prince Personnel; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Transport Manager in Telford. The role involves ensuring fleet compliance, managing vehicle maintenance, and supporting regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transport and experience in fleet processes. Salary is competitive, up to £30,000 depending on experience, with additional opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicle maintenance, inspection, and repairs are scheduled and carried out.
• Maintain and update data related to fleet and vehicle assets.
• Support legal and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong transport background

Experience with vehicle/fleet compliance

Strong commercial acumen

Understanding of transport processes

Job description

Overview

Our long-term National client in Telford are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Transport Manager to join their evolving business. This is a great time to join as they are looking to streamline and improve processes within the business to optimise efficiency.

As the Assistant Transport Manager, you will be working closely with the Manager to ensure efficient and effective vehicle compliance across the fleet as well as supporting to ensure driver compliance across the business.

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
• 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

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

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.

Salary information:

• Up to £30,000 annual salary (depending on experience)
  Ref AA26663
  First advertised: Tuesday, 2nd Sep 2025
• Competitive – Please advise your expectations upon application
  Ref AA26640
  First advertised: Tuesday, 2nd Sep 2025
• Up to £50,000 per annum (DOE) + Car Allowance
  Ref AA26642
  First advertised: Tuesday, 2nd Sep 2025