HGV Fleet Manager

Hunter James Recruitment Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organization is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee compliance, driver management, and vehicle safety in St Helens. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport compliance, strong IT skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 along with fantastic company benefits.

Benefits

Fantastic company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience within a Transport Compliance role is essential.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and Word.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure compliance with O-Licence conditions.
• Monitor driver management and compliance with regulations.
• Conduct vehicle maintenance and safety checks.

Skills

Transport Compliance

Multi-tasking

Strong IT Experience

Job description

We are proud to working alongside our client, a well-established national organisation with their search for a Fleet Manager to be based on site in St Helens.

What does the role involve?

• Operator Licence (O‑Licence) Management: Ensure full compliance with all O‑Licence conditions and undertakings, promptly notifying the Traffic Commissioner of any relevant changes.
• Driver Management & Compliance: Ensure all drivers hold the appropriate, valid licences and have up-to-date Driver CPC qualifications; manage and analyse digital tachograph and Working Time Directive records, addressing all infringements in writing and keeping detailed records.
• Implement and enforce robust safety protocols, conducting regular driver briefings and training sessions.
• Vehicle Maintenance & Safety: Develop and manage comprehensive preventative maintenance inspection (PMI) schedules, MOTs, and testing; oversee a robust driver defect reporting system, ensuring all defects are repaired promptly and unroadworthy vehicles are taken out of service; maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance, inspections, and safety checks for at least 15 months.
• Auditing & Reporting: Conduct regular internal audits of systems and procedures to monitor adherence to standards and prepare reports for management and regulatory bodies (DVSA, HSE).
• Legislation: Stay abreast of changes in UK and international transport laws and regulations, implementing necessary changes to operations and training staff accordingly.

Your Experience

• Experience within a Transport Compliance role is essential.
• Can multi‑Task and prioritise duties.
• Strong IT Experience (Excel and Word).

The Return

In Return our client is offering fantastic company Benefits and salary of between £40,000-£45,000.

If you are interested, please send you CV Immediately!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent