Interim Transport Manager (3 month FTC)

First Mile | Certified B Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

£60 a month welfare allowance

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Access to our Electric Vehicle Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to retail savings through salary sacrifice

Company pension

Job summary

A logistics company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee fleet operations from its North Acton Depot. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with fleet regulations, and preparing safety reports. Ideal candidates will possess a CPC qualification, strong organizational and budget-handling skills, and prior management experience in logistics or a related field. Benefits include competitive salary, welfare allowances, and comprehensive holiday policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with FORS and ISO is desirable.
• Previous Management experience either in logistics or another similar field.
• Experience with FORS and ISO standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the fleet operations out of North Acton Depot.
• Ensuring all fleet assets are serviced and meet MOT requirements.
• Sourcing relationships with third parties for competitive services.
• Investigating vehicle accidents and managing follow-ups.
• Managing maintenance of vehicle trackers and monitoring systems.
• Preparing reports on fleet and drivers' safety scores.
• Supporting FORS and ISO audits for compliance.
• Ensuring drivers have relevant compliance documentation.
• Reviewing vehicle-related systems for operational excellence.
• Allocating vehicle resources based on operational needs.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of fleet regulations

Good understanding of Transport Regulations

Strong organisational skills

Good IT skills

Excellent budget-handling skills

CPC certification

Education

CPC (national or international)

Tools

Fleet management software

GPS/telematics

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to join our North Acton, London team. You\'ll be managing and supporting the transport operation, including supplier relationships and the commercial aspects of operations.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the fleet operations out of our main North Acton Depot and smaller Oldbury depot (Circa 90 vehicles)
• Ensuring all fleet assets are serviced and make sure they have MOT in line with requirements and all paperwork and systems are updated promptly
• Sourcing and building relationships with third parties, e.g. garages, to ensure the company is getting the best service at a competitive cost
• Investigation of all vehicle accidents and infringements and carrying out the necessary follow up
• Management of maintenance and usage of vehicle trackers, cameras, and monitoring systems.
• Preparing and submitting reports relating to the fleet and drivers\' safety scores
• Supporting the FORS and ISO audit process to ensure the fleet meets the required standards
• Ensuring all drivers have the relevant compliance documentation to be able to drive, e.g., tacho card, driving license, drivers handbook
• Continuous review of all vehicle-related systems and processes to ensure we deliver the best in class.
• Allocating and managing vehicle resources according to changing needs of the operation with the ability to provide adequate cover at a planning level
• Ensuring effective and efficient use of driver and vehicle resources

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of fleet regulations
• Experience with FORS and ISO is desirable
• Previous Management experience either in logistics or another similar field
• Must hold a CPC (national or international)
• Good IT skills
• Good understanding of Transport Regulations
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent budget-handling skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• £60 a month welfare allowance to spend on whatever you like
• 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as one extra day per complete year of service up to 5 days
• Access to our Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which includes free financial advice
• Access to retail savings through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Company pension