Transport and Fleet Manager

T H WHITE Group; Devizes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

T H WHITE Group is seeking a Transport & Fleet Manager to oversee the management of their commercial vehicle fleet and ensure compliance with regulations. This full-time position requires expertise in transport management, fleet strategy implementation, and financial oversight. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing compliance and vehicle maintenance, alongside experience in developing effective fleet policies.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Transport & Fleet Management.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing a fleet strategy.
• Experienced in financial management and controlling budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of TH WHITE LTD’s Operator’s Licence.
• Ensure compliance with Driver’s hours regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Manage driver licensing, CPC qualifications, and training requirements.

Skills

Transport Management

Fleet Management

Financial Management

Compliance Management

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Transport & Fleet Manager for TH WHITE Group. Reporting to Alex Scott, this role will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and management of TH WHITE LTD’s Operator’s Licence and the development, performance and maintenance of the Company’s fleet of commercial vehicles.

Hours

Full time 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday. We are, however, open to minor variations to this pattern.

Key Duties Will Include

• Named Transport Manager on TH WHITE LTD. Operator Licence. If not already acquired the company would assist the incumbent in achieving the O licence qualification.
• Fleet Manager for whole of TH WHITE LTD. Fleet of vehicles
• Ensure appropriate audit systems are in place to record monitoring of compliance in accordance with the expectations of the Operator Licence
• Ensuring compliance with Driver’s hours regulations (EU and Domestic) and the Working Time Directive in accordance with legislation
• Management of driver licencing, CPC qualifications and driver training requirements
• Ensure that drivers are adequately trained and competent to drive company vehicles and equipment
• Ensure completion and retention of HGV driver daily defect reports and reported defects are recorded and rectified in accordance with legislation
• Strict management of vehicle maintenance and service regimes to minimise vehicle down-time and costs
• Ensuring all vehicles are kept in a safe and roadworthy condition and any defects are recorded and repaired promptly
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with vehicle manufacturers, parts providers, maintenance contractors, hire companies and insurance companies
• Responsible for drafting and implementing effective policies and processes which will improve fleet utilisation, reducing fleet CO2 emissions and deliver financial efficiencies
• Monitoring fleet costs and ensuring they remain within budget
• Managing fuel cards for Company vehicles
  
  

The Ideal Applicant

• Experienced in Transport & Fleet Management
• Proven track record of developing and implementing a fleet strategy
• Experienced in financial management and controlling budgets
• Comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements relating to the operation of a vehicle fleet