Fleet and Transport Clerk

Alliance Healthcare; Coatbridge; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alliance Healthcare in Coatbridge seeks a Fleet Transport Manager to lead the transport operation, directing Driver Team Managers and 100+ drivers. You will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient movement of materials and temperature-controlled shipments, with travel across the network as needed.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and fleet utilisation, and participate in on-call and weekend rotas within a senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport operations in fast-paced environments.
• Proven leadership of large teams including drivers and agency staff.
• Solid knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance and operator licences.
• Budget, service, and KPI management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving in complex operations.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day transport operation to meet service, productivity, safety and compliance KPIs.
• Provide leadership to Driver Team Managers, drivers and agency colleagues.
• Maintain health and safety standards in line with policies and law.
• Manage a temperature-controlled fleet and ensure compliant delivery cycles.
• Oversee transport budgets, labour costs, fleet utilisation and route optimisation.
• Develop succession and training plans to grow the team.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement across transport operations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budget management

Health & safety knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Decision making

On-call and weekend management

Full UK driving licence

Formation

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Description du poste

**Fleet Transport Manager****Location:** Coatbridge**Summary of Role**We have an exciting opportunity for a **Fleet Transport Manager** to join our Coatbridge Service Centre. Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you will form part of the site's senior management team and take overall responsibility for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the transport function.Leading a team of Driver Team Managers and over 100 drivers, alongside agency colleagues during peak periods, you will ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service whilst maintaining productivity, compliance, and operational performance standards. The role is responsible for the movement of materials, products, and temperature-sensitive shipments across the network, ensuring all deliveries are completed safely, securely, and in line with regulatory requirements. As a forward-thinking leader, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimise transport operations, and support business change programmes. This is a senior operational role requiring flexibility, participation in on-call and weekend management rotas, and occasional travel to operational sites and link points across the network. **Responsibilities*** Lead the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring service, productivity, safety, and compliance KPIs are achieved.* Provide leadership and direction to Driver Team Managers, drivers, and agency colleagues, creating a high-performing and engaged workforce.* Ensure the highest standards of health and safety are implemented and maintained in line with company policies and legislative requirements.* Manage a temperature-controlled fleet of vans and LGVs, ensuring compliance throughout the entire delivery cycle.* Oversee the safe, secure, and compliant movement of materials, products, and temperature-sensitive shipments across the network.* Manage transport budgets, labour costs, fleet utilisation, route optimisation, and operational efficiencies.* Develop succession plans, performance management processes, and training initiatives to support team growth and capability.* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, collaborating with internal stakeholders and customers to enhance service delivery..**Skills and Knowledge*** Previous experience managing transport operations within a fast-paced distribution, logistics, or delivery environment.* Proven leadership experience managing large teams, including drivers, transport managers, and agency workforce.* Strong knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance, operator licence requirements, and health and safety standards.* Ability to manage budgets, labour costs, service performance, and operational KPIs.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills within a complex operational environment.* CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification is essential.* Full UK driving licence.**Desirable*** Experience managing temperature-controlled transport operations.* Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, scientific, or other highly regulated environments.* Knowledge of route optimisation, sustainability initiatives, and transport improvement programmes.* Experience leading large-scale operational change projects.* Multi-site transport or distribution management experience.