Senior Fleet Operations Manager - Temperature Control

Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited is seeking a Fleet Transport Manager to oversee the Coatbridge transport operation, lead Driver Team Managers and 100+ drivers, and drive safety, compliance, and efficiency across the network.

You will manage temperature-controlled fleets, ensure regulatory compliance, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with regional colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience leading transport operations and large teams.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance and safety standards.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, labour costs and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport operation, ensuring service, productivity, safety and compliance KPIs.
• Provide leadership and direction to Driver Team Managers, drivers and agency staff.
• Ensure health and safety standards are implemented and maintained in line with policies and law.
• Manage a temperature-controlled fleet of vans and LGVs across the network.
• Oversee safe, secure and compliant movement of materials and shipments.
• Manage transport budgets, labour costs, fleet utilisation, routing and efficiency.
• Develop succession plans, performance reviews and training to grow the team.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives with stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & safety

On-call availability

Education

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited is seeking a Fleet Transport Manager to oversee the Coatbridge transport operation, lead Driver Team Managers and 100+ drivers, and drive safety, compliance, and efficiency across the network.

You will manage temperature-controlled fleets, ensure regulatory compliance, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with regional colleagues and customers.