Fleet & Transport Manager: Modernise, Comply & Procure

Artemis Clarke Ltd; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Possibility of remote/hybrid working

Flexible annual leave and working arms

Local Government Pension Scheme member

Reduced cost leisure membership

Employee Wellbeing package

Job summary

Thanet District Council is seeking an experienced Transport and Fleet Manager to oversee the maintenance, compliance and procurement of the council’s fleet. The role involves managing the O Licence, leading the workshop team, and coordinating with other departments to deliver safe, efficient transport services and support the council’s Net Zero ambitions.

If you enjoy change and have a proven track record in fleet management, join us to help modernise operations and improve service delivery for

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fleet management or a similar role.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance, compliance and procurement processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Being the named Transport Manager on Thanet's O Licence.
• Ensuring fleet operations are conducted safely and compliantly.
• Managing the Workshop and Maintenance budget.
• Line management responsibility for the workshop staff.
• Lead on procurement of vehicles for all departments within the Council.
• Undertake and document regular checks on the fleet to ensure compliance and roadworthiness.
• Lead on any contact with the Traffic Commissioner.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with maintenance scheduling.
• Engagement with staff to ensure drivers comply with the law and best practice.
• Increase efficiency in vehicle maintenance and purchasing.
• Organising and planning annual DCPC courses to ensure relevance and productivity.
• Work with the waste and recycling team to increase awareness of fleet legislation and training.
• Promote continuous improvement to implement new working arrangements and vehicle purchases.
• Advise and contribute towards helping TDC reach Net Zero targets.

Job description

Thanet District Council is seeking an experienced Transport and Fleet Manager to oversee the maintenance, compliance and procurement of the council’s fleet. The role involves managing the O Licence, leading the workshop team, and coordinating with other departments to deliver safe, efficient transport services and support the council’s Net Zero ambitions.

If you enjoy change and have a proven track record in fleet management, join us to help modernise operations and improve service delivery for