Regional Transport Manager

Network Plus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities provider is seeking a Regional Transport Manager in Bristol to efficiently manage and oversee a fleet of commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess national CPC qualification and strong management skills, with preference for those with experience within the utility sector. Responsibilities include vehicle audits, ensuring compliance, and guiding contract management on fleet issues. The position offers a competitive salary and full benefits package.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have fleet and plant experience within the utility sector.
• Strong management skills are essential.
• Health & Safety qualification an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet of commercial vehicles efficiently and manage costs.
• Carry out random vehicle roadworthiness and weight checks.
• Audit HGV Maintenance records and associated daily vehicle checks.
• Communicate and provide guidance on Fleet issues.

Skills

Management skills

Financial awareness

Commercial awareness

Health & Safety qualification

Driving Licence

Education

National CPC Holder

Tools

Key2/Jaama

Job description

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Regional Transport Manager

Department: Fleet

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bristol Water HQ

Compensation: GBP 45,000 - GBP 50,000 / year

Description

As a Regional Transport Manager, you will oversee our fleet of commercial vehicles. You will ensure our fleet moves smoothly and efficiently whilst managing costs to maximize profits.

Key Responsibilities
• Carry out random vehicle roadworthiness checks
• Carry out random vehicle weight checks
• Carry out auditing of HGV Maintenance records and associated daily vehicle checks, also Maintenance providers
• Carry out auditing of driver hours records
• Carry out auditing of operating centres and vehicle numbers
• Carry out auditing of sub-contractors fleet / drivers
• Ensure audit findings are actioned and recorded appropriately
• Brief / communicate / provide guidance to contract management on Fleet issues
• Manage any O Licence restrictions in place on licence (if applicable)
• Review all HGV OCRS Scoring and MOT test history and where applicable investigate failings
• Ensure all vehicles / plant are presented for scheduled maintenance events in line with central fleet bookings
• Attend / hold regular meetings with Contract Management to discuss fleet performance / Service Levels
• To be an escalation point for contracts and central fleet team
• Promote and educate all central fleet policies and procedures to contract personnel to ensure they are followed - i.e. ordering of vehicles, reporting defects etc
• Distribution of O Licence discs
• Assist in vehicle incident investigations
• Assist in Contract mobilisations / demobilisations

Experience and Qualifications
• National CPC Holder
• An ideal candidate will have fleet and plant experience within the utility sector
• Key2/Jaama experience an advantage but not essential
• Health & Safety qualification an advantage
• Strong management skills
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Driving Licence

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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