Fleet Operations Manager - Own the Transport & Performance

FindCore; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Supportive management

Career progression

Job summary

FindCore in Newark-on-Trent is seeking a Transport Manager to take ownership of an established transport and fleet operation as the current manager retires. This permanent, full-time role offers hands-on leadership of a busy operation with a focus on compliance, efficiency and service delivery.

You will manage HGV fleets, ensure safety standards, oversee servicing and regulatory compliance, and work with senior management to drive costs down while improving performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager or senior logistics manager.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence and DVSA standards.
• Experience managing drivers and transport teams.
• Background in HGV transport, haulage, parcels, pallets or freight.
• Solid leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day transport and fleet operation.
• Manage HGVs, trailers and fleet assets.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to high safety, roadworthiness and reliability standards.
• Oversee servicing, maintenance inspections, MOTs and repairs.
• Monitor fleet maintenance budgets and vehicle downtime.
• Prepare operation for DVSA inspections and regulatory audits.
• Promote health, safety and accountability across the transport operation.
• Collaborate with senior management to improve efficiency and customer service.

Skills

Leadership & people management

DVSA compliance knowledge

Operator Licence knowledge

HGV transport expertise

Strategic fleet management

Job description

FindCore in Newark-on-Trent is seeking a Transport Manager to take ownership of an established transport and fleet operation as the current manager retires. This permanent, full-time role offers hands-on leadership of a busy operation with a focus on compliance, efficiency and service delivery.

You will manage HGV fleets, ensure safety standards, oversee servicing and regulatory compliance, and work with senior management to drive costs down while improving performance.