Fleet & Transport Manager

Connect It Utility Services Limited; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect it Utility Services Limited is seeking an experienced Fleet & Transport Manager to lead a safe, compliant and efficient operation across a UK fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment. You will shape fleet strategy, drive performance and support growth while ensuring strong governance and cost control.

The role requires CPC Transport Manager, safety qualifications, and a full UK driving licence, with leadership and analytical skills to manage multi-location assets and supplier contracts

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading fleet and transport operations.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence requirements and transport law.
• Experience managing a diverse fleet across locations.
• Contract and supplier management capability.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience using fleet management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with Operator Licence requirements and Earned Recognition.
• Ensure vehicles, plant, tools and equipment meet compliance through testing.
• Maximise fleet availability via maintenance planning and supplier management.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across drivers and users.
• Manage road traffic collisions, investigations, and driver debriefs.
• Investigate incidents and improve driver behaviour and performance.
• Lead vehicle replacement incl. spec, fit-out, telematics and branding.
• Develop KPIs and reporting for informed decision making.
• Manage resources, equipment levels, and departmental structures.
• Lead, coach and develop the Transport team.
• Manage fleet-related supplier contracts for quality and value.
• Control vehicle and plant hire to balance need and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, compliance, carbon and cost.

Skills

Fleet management

Operator Licence

Multi-location fleet

Contract management

Leadership

Analytics & reporting

Fleet software

Problem solving

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Education

Transport Manager CPC

IOSH or safety qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Do you have the leadership skills, compliance expertise, and commercial mindset to lead a high-performing fleet and transport operation?

At Connect it Utility Services, we deliver essential utility infrastructure services across the UK. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Fleet & Transport Manager to lead the safe, compliant, and efficient management of our fleet, plant, equipment and transport operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape fleet strategy, drive operational performance, strengthen compliance, and support the business through its next phase of growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with the Company's Operator Licence requirements and support the journey towards Earned Recognition.
• Ensure vehicles, plant, tools, and equipment remain compliant through inspection, calibration, and statutory testing.
• Maximise fleet and plant availability through effective maintenance planning and supplier management.
• Promote and embed a strong safety-first culture across all drivers and fleet users.
• Manage road traffic collisions, investigations, repairs, and driver debrief processes.
• Investigate driving-related incidents, complaints, and Notices of Intended Prosecution, implementing actions that improve driver behaviour and performance.
• Lead the vehicle replacement programme, including specification, fit-out, telematics, and branding.
• Develop meaningful performance reporting and KPIs to support effective decision-making.
• Manage resources, equipment levels, and departmental structures to support operational delivery.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Transport team, driving performance and engagement.
• Manage fleet-related supplier contracts to ensure service quality, compliance, and value for money.
• Control vehicle and plant hire requirements, balancing operational needs with commercial considerations.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, compliance, carbon reduction, and cost management.
• Stay ahead of legislative developments and industry best practice 'hot topics'.
• Support budget development, performance monitoring, and cost control activities.
• Ensure fleet management systems and data remain accurate and reliable.

Skills Required

• Proven experience in fleet and transport management.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation.
• Experience managing a diverse fleet across multiple locations.
• Strong contract and supplier management capability.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience using fleet management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

Educational Requirements

• Transport Manager CPC (Essential)
• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification (Desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Connect it is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity and promote equality across our business. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are always happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. The terminology used in this advert is not intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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