Fleet and Transport Clerk

World Courier; Coatbridge; Vor Ort; GBP 65.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

World Courier is recruiting a Fleet Transport Manager for our Coatbridge Service Centre. You will lead a substantial driver network, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient transport of materials and temperature-sensitive shipments across the network.

The role requires on-call and weekend duties, with occasional travel to link points across the network. You will drive continuous improvement, optimise operations, manage budgets and provide leadership to Driver Team Managers, drivers and agency

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading transport operations in fast-paced distribution or logistics.
• Proven ability to manage large driver teams and agency staff.
• Strong knowledge of fleet compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience budgeting, cost control and KPI delivery.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily transport operations to achieve service, productivity, safety and compliance KPIs.
• Direct Driver Team Managers, drivers, and agency staff to create a high-performing workforce.
• Ensure health and safety standards are implemented per policy and law.
• Oversee temperature-controlled fleet operations and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets, labour costs, fleet utilisation, and route optimisation.
• Drive continuous improvement and support business change programmes.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Budget control

Health & safety

Transport legislation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Driver team management

Route optimisation

Multisite management

Full UK driving licence

Ausbildung

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Jobbeschreibung

**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.