Fleet & Transport Manager - Machinery Logistics

Willis Global; Maldon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days

Company pension

Death in service 2x salary

Staff discount

Car tyre discount

Flu vaccination service

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Willis Global is seeking a Transport & Fleet Manager in Maldon, Essex to lead the day-to-day transport operation, manage the fleet, and coordinate inter-branch deliveries. You will ensure compliance with DVSA and Operator’s Licence requirements while directing a small transport team to deliver reliable service.

The role requires CPC qualification, 2+ years in transport, and a full UK driving licence. You will drive efficiency, control costs, and partner with HR and Accounts on insurance and

Qualifications

• Road Haulage CPC qualification to act as Transport Manager.
• Minimum two years experience in transport, logistics or fleet management.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience leading and developing transport or logistics teams.
• Strong knowledge of Operator’s Licence compliance, drivers hours, tachographs and transport legislation.
• Experience managing vehicle maintenance programmes and compliance records.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to health and safety and continuous improvement.
• Experience within agricultural, construction, plant, groundcare or specialist machinery transport sectors is desirable.
• Familiarity with transport management systems such as IBCOS, POD Father or tachograph analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Act as the nominated Transport Manager on the company’s Operator’s Licence, ensuring full compliance with transport legislation.
• Manage all aspects of fleet compliance, maintenance records, PMIs, MOTs, driver documentation and tachograph records.
• Lead, support and develop the transport team, including performance management and training.
• Coordinate machinery movements, inter-branch deliveries and wider transport activities to meet operational needs.
• Provide cover for the Transport Planner during annual leave and ensure continuity of transport operations.
• Promote high health & safety standards and ensure drivers have necessary equipment and resources.
• Investigate transport-related issues, resolve problems and implement corrective actions.
• Manage fleet insurance claims from notification to resolution with insurers.
• Manage transport department budget, monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive rates and value for money.
• Work with branches, HR and Accounts on operational matters and invoice processing.
• Deliver reliable transport service to branches and colleagues nationwide.
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling, booking, tracking and communication systems.

Skills

Transport management

People leadership

Budget control

Health and safety

Education

Road Haulage CPC

Tools

IBCOS

POD Father

Tachograph software

Job description

Willis Global is seeking a Transport & Fleet Manager in Maldon, Essex to lead the day-to-day transport operation, manage the fleet, and coordinate inter-branch deliveries. You will ensure compliance with DVSA and Operator’s Licence requirements while directing a small transport team to deliver reliable service.

The role requires CPC qualification, 2+ years in transport, and a full UK driving licence. You will drive efficiency, control costs, and partner with HR and Accounts on insurance and