Transport & Fleet Manager

Fleet News group; Maldon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Company vehicle

Workplace pension

Sick pay

Staff benefits

Job summary

Fleet News group is seeking an experienced Transport & Fleet Manager to lead our transport team, ensure fleet compliance, and deliver a first-class service across branches in Essex. You will own fleet safety, maintenance, and cost control, coordinating vehicle and equipment movements while building strong supplier relationships.

With CPC qualification and a track record in transport or fleet management, you will drive improvements and ensure Operator's Licence compliance.

Qualifications

• Road Haulage CPC qualification is required.
• At least 2 years' transport, logistics or fleet management experience.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and Operator's Licence compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the transport team.
• Taking ownership of fleet compliance, safety and maintenance.
• Coordinating vehicle, machinery and equipment movements.
• Managing fleet accidents, insurance claims and supplier relationships.
• Controlling costs and driving operational improvements.

Skills

Road Haulage CPC

Fleet management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Legislation knowledge

Operator's Licence compliance

Job description

Ready to take the wheel and make a difference? We're looking for an experienced Transport & Fleet Manager to lead our transport team, keep our fleet compliant and deliver a first-class service across our branches.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and developing the transport team.
• Taking ownership of fleet compliance, safety and maintenance.
• Coordinating vehicle, machinery and equipment movements.
• Managing fleet accidents, insurance claims and supplier relationships.
• Controlling costs and driving operational improvements.

What we're looking for:

• Road Haulage CPC qualification.
• At least 2 years' transport, logistics or fleet management experience.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and Operator's Licence compliance.
• A confident leader with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Location: Essex
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5:30pm

What's in it for you:

• Enjoy 32 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), a company vehicle, workplace pension, company sick pay and a range of additional staff benefits.

Think you're the right person to drive our transport operation forward?