Fleet & Transport Manager — Safety & Compliance

Breedon Group plc; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

33 days annual leave

Share Saver Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking a Transport Manager to lead day-to-day transport operations across the Fife, Tayside and Grampian area. You will oversee drivers, ensure DVSA compliance, and collaborate with Operations to maintain the Heavy Vehicle Operators Licence.

The role is a full-time, permanent position with training provided, a strong focus on health, safety and environmental standards, and opportunities for development within Breedon Group's transportation network.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Professional Competence (National Road Haulage Operations) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with the construction industry and onsite transport needs.
• Strong time management and effective communication abilities.
• Proven problem solving and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and computer literacy.
• Valid UK driving licence and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Embed health, safety and wellbeing culture across transport operations.
• Ensure DVSA regulations and Operations licence compliance.
• Maintain driver defect reporting, tachograph analysis and EU drivers hours rules.
• Coordinate with Transport and Distribution to assess resources.
• Oversee tachograph data downloads and audit compliance.
• Identify and deliver driver training and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and defect repairs with workshops.
• Assist with breakdowns and recovery coordination.
• Conduct site gate checks for driver quality control.
• Line manage drivers: recruitment, induction, performance reviews, and conduct issues.
• Maintain operation in the absence of Regional Transport Manager.

Skills

Certificate of Professional Competence

Construction industry knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Attention to detail

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Breedon Group plc is seeking a Transport Manager to lead day-to-day transport operations across the Fife, Tayside and Grampian area. You will oversee drivers, ensure DVSA compliance, and collaborate with Operations to maintain the Heavy Vehicle Operators Licence.

The role is a full-time, permanent position with training provided, a strong focus on health, safety and environmental standards, and opportunities for development within Breedon Group's transportation network.