Transport & Fleet Manager

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd; Ulting; Remoto; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Company vehicle

Sick pay

Pension

Annual leave 32 days

Referral bonus

Flu jab

Discounts

Death in service

Resumo da vaga

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd in Ulting seeks a Transport Manager to oversee day-to-day transport operations and lead the transport department. You will ensure compliance with the Operator’s Licence, manage fleet records and drive continuous improvement in scheduling and communications.

The role requires a Road Haulage CPC, at least two years in transport, and a full UK driving licence. You will work with HR and Accounts to optimise costs, negotiate supplier terms, and maintain high health and

Qualificações

• CPC qualification and eligibility to act as Transport Manager.
• Minimum two years’ experience in transport, logistics or fleet management.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience leading and developing transport or logistics teams.
• Strong knowledge of Operator’s Licence compliance, drivers’ hours, tachographs and transport legislation.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the nominated Transport Manager on the company’s Operator’s Licence and ensure compliance with transport rules.
• Manage fleet maintenance records, PMIs, MOTs and driver documentation.
• Lead and develop the transport team, including performance management and training.
• Coordinate inter-branch deliveries and wider transport activities.
• Provide cover for the Transport Planner during holidays/absences.
• Maintain health and safety standards and provide drivers with necessary resources.
• Investigate issues, resolve problems and implement improvements to service delivery.
• Oversee fleet insurance claims from notification to resolution with insurers.
• Manage transport department budget and monitor expenditures.
• Negotiate competitive rates with suppliers and contractors.
• Collaborate with branches and HR/Accounts on operational matters and invoicing.
• Deliver reliable transport services across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling, booking, tracking, and communication systems.

Conhecimentos

Fleet management

Driving licence

Leadership

Budget control

Transport legislation

Problem solving

Health & safety

Cross-functional

Formação

Road Haulage CPC qualification

Ferramentas

IBCOS

PODFather

tachograph software

Descrição da vaga

Reporting to the General Service Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day transport operation and directly managing the transport department. Transport is an internal service function, so success is about delivering a dependable service to our branches and departments, controlling costs, securing good value from suppliers and continually improving how the business operates. You will also take an active role in managing the fleet insurance claims, liaising closely with the Head of HR.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the nominated Transport Manager on the company’s Operator’s Licence, ensuring full compliance with transport legislation, Insurance compliance, DVSA requirements and Traffic Commissioner standards.
• Manage all aspects of fleet compliance, including vehicle maintenance records, periodic maintenance inspections (PMIs), MOTs, driver documentation, licence checks, tachograph records, drivers’ hours and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Lead, support and develop the transport team, including performance management, training, engagement and employee welfare.
• Coordinate machinery movements, inter-branch deliveries and wider transport activities to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Provide cover for the Transport Planner during periods of annual leave or absence, ensuring transport operations and communications continue effectively.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring drivers have the necessary equipment, documentation and resources to carry out their roles safely.
• Investigate transport-related issues, resolve operational problems and implement corrective actions to improve service delivery.
• Manage the fleet accident reporting and insurance claims process from initial notification through to resolution, liaising with the company’s insurers, maintaining accurate records and providing the Head of HR with regular updates on claim progress, outstanding actions and outcomes.
• Manage the transport department budget, monitor expenditure, control costs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors to secure competitive rates and value for money.
• Work closely with branch managers and internal departments, including HR and Accounts, on operational matters, insurance claims and invoice processing.
• Deliver a responsive and reliable transport service to branches and colleagues across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement in transport processes, including scheduling, booking, tracking and communication systems.

Skills and Experience:

• Road Haulage CPC qualification and eligibility to act as a nominated Transport Manager.
• Minimum two years’ experience in transport, logistics or fleet management.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience leading and developing transport or logistics teams.
• Strong knowledge of Operator’s Licence compliance, drivers’ hours, tachographs and transport legislation.
• Experience managing vehicle maintenance programmes and compliance records.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to health and safety and continuous improvement.
• Experience within agricultural, construction, plant, groundcare or specialist machinery transport sectors is desirable.
• Familiarity with transport management systems such as IBCOS, PODFather or tachograph analysis software.

Job Categories: Transport

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Location: Ulting

Ref No: WS2349

• Start Date: Immediate, but subject to candidates notice period
• Hours: 42.5 hrs per week – 8am to 5:30pm Monday Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch) Additional hours may be required during peak periods

£Competitive, depending on experience

32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Vehicle, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Car Tyre Discount, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Death in Service Cover (2 x salary)