Crawley Fleet & Compliance Manager – 30+ Vehicles

Driver Hire Gatwick; Crawley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Gatwick is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our Crawley fleet and ensure regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Head of Logistics, you will drive efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness across 30+ vehicles.

The role requires strong leadership, UK transport knowledge, and proven experience in transport management, with a focus on continuous improvement and KPI-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• Valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven experience in transport management and logistics planning.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
• Experience using route planning and fleet management software.
• Experience implementing and maintaining health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of a fleet of 30+ vehicles, maximising utilisation and efficiency.
• Maintain Operator Licence compliance, fleet records and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage route planning, balancing operational efficiency with driver welfare.
• Manage costs, resource planning and third-party suppliers, including invoice checking and verification.
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular operational and financial updates to senior management.
• Manage PCNs, fines, charges and tolls.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare compliance reports.
• Ensure drivers maintain appropriate training and qualifications, including CPC and safety training.
• Work closely with Operations and other teams to identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with maintenance providers and suppliers.

Skills

Fleet management

Transport management

Leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Route planning

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Descartes or similar routing software

Fleet management software

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Driver Hire Gatwick is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our Crawley fleet and ensure regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Head of Logistics, you will drive efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness across 30+ vehicles.

The role requires strong leadership, UK transport knowledge, and proven experience in transport management, with a focus on continuous improvement and KPI-driven reporting.