CPC‑Qualified Transport & Fleet Manager

Fleet News group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

32 days annual leave including bankhol

Company sick pay scheme

Workplace pension

Employee referral bonus scheme

Staff discounts

Employee wellbeing benefits

Death in service cover

Job summary

Fleet News group seeks an experienced Transport & Fleet Manager to lead a busy transport function across multiple sites in the UK. The role requires a Road Haulage CPC-qualified Transport Manager eligible to be named on an Operator's Licence, with responsibility for compliance, budgeting and team leadership.

You will oversee vehicle maintenance, drivers hours and DVSA requirements, drive continuous improvement, coach the transport team and work with operations, finance and HR to deliver an

Qualifications

• Must hold Road Haulage Transport Manager CPC qualification and be eligible to act on an Operator's Licence.
• Experience in transport, logistics or fleet management with DVSA compliance knowledge.
• Strong budgeting, planning and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the nominated Transport Manager on the Operator's Licence, ensuring full DVSA compliance.
• Manage fleet maintenance records, PMIs, MOTs and defect reporting.
• Maintain driver documentation, tachograph records, drivers' hours and WTD compliance.
• Lead and develop the transport team, including training and performance management.
• Coordinate vehicle and machinery movements across multiple locations.
• Ensure operations meet internal requirements and customer expectations.
• Provide cover for transport planning during absences or holidays.
• Maintain highHealth and safety standards across the operation.
• Ensure drivers have equipment, documents and resources for safe duties.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Manage fleet insurance claims from notification to resolution.
• Liaise with insurers and internal departments on outstanding claims.
• Budget the transport dept and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate with suppliers and third-party transport providers for value.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, HR to ensure efficient transport service.
• Review and improve transport processes for scheduling and tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement across transport and fleet.

Skills

CPC qualification

Transport management

Budget management

People management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Driver hours rules

Job description

Fleet News group seeks an experienced Transport & Fleet Manager to lead a busy transport function across multiple sites in the UK. The role requires a Road Haulage CPC-qualified Transport Manager eligible to be named on an Operator's Licence, with responsibility for compliance, budgeting and team leadership.

You will oversee vehicle maintenance, drivers hours and DVSA requirements, drive continuous improvement, coach the transport team and work with operations, finance and HR to deliver an