Transport Manager

Fleet News group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

32 days annual leave including bankhol

Company sick pay scheme

Workplace pension

Employee referral bonus scheme

Staff discounts

Employee wellbeing benefits

Death in service cover

Job summary

Fleet News group seeks an experienced Transport & Fleet Manager to lead a busy transport function across multiple sites in the UK. The role requires a Road Haulage CPC-qualified Transport Manager eligible to be named on an Operator's Licence, with responsibility for compliance, budgeting and team leadership.

You will oversee vehicle maintenance, drivers hours and DVSA requirements, drive continuous improvement, coach the transport team and work with operations, finance and HR to deliver an

Qualifications

• Must hold Road Haulage Transport Manager CPC qualification and be eligible to act on an Operator's Licence.
• Experience in transport, logistics or fleet management with DVSA compliance knowledge.
• Strong budgeting, planning and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the nominated Transport Manager on the Operator's Licence, ensuring full DVSA compliance.
• Manage fleet maintenance records, PMIs, MOTs and defect reporting.
• Maintain driver documentation, tachograph records, drivers' hours and WTD compliance.
• Lead and develop the transport team, including training and performance management.
• Coordinate vehicle and machinery movements across multiple locations.
• Ensure operations meet internal requirements and customer expectations.
• Provide cover for transport planning during absences or holidays.
• Maintain highHealth and safety standards across the operation.
• Ensure drivers have equipment, documents and resources for safe duties.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Manage fleet insurance claims from notification to resolution.
• Liaise with insurers and internal departments on outstanding claims.
• Budget the transport dept and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate with suppliers and third-party transport providers for value.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, HR to ensure efficient transport service.
• Review and improve transport processes for scheduling and tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement across transport and fleet.

Skills

CPC qualification

Transport management

Budget management

People management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Driver hours rules

Job description

Transport & Fleet Manager

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Transport & Fleet Manager to lead a busy transport function and take responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient movement of vehicles, machinery and equipment across a multi-site operation. This is a key management position requiring a Road Haulage CPC-qualified Transport Manager who is eligible to be named on an Operator's Licence. You will oversee the day-to-day transport operation, manage and develop the transport team, maintain full fleet and legislative compliance, control departmental costs and continually look for ways to improve the efficiency and reliability of the transport function.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the nominated Transport Manager on the Operator's Licence, ensuring full compliance with DVSA requirements, Traffic Commissioner standards and relevant transport legislation.
• Manage all areas of fleet compliance, including vehicle maintenance records, periodic maintenance inspections (PMIs), MOTs and defect reporting.
• Maintain accurate driver documentation, driving licence checks, tachograph records, drivers' hours and Working Time Directive compliance.
• Lead, manage and develop the transport team, including training, performance management, engagement and employee welfare.
• Coordinate machinery movements, vehicle movements, deliveries and other transport activities across multiple locations.
• Ensure transport operations meet both internal requirements and customer expectations.
• Provide operational cover for transport planning activities during periods of absence or annual leave.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across the transport operation.
• Ensure drivers have the correct equipment, documentation and resources required to carry out their duties safely.
• Investigate transport-related incidents and operational issues, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Manage fleet accident reporting and vehicle insurance claims from initial notification through to resolution.
• Liaise with insurers and relevant internal departments regarding outstanding claims and actions.
• Manage the transport department budget, monitoring expenditure and identifying opportunities to reduce costs.
• Negotiate with suppliers, contractors and third-party transport providers to secure competitive rates and value for money.
• Work closely with operational managers, finance, HR and other departments to ensure an efficient transport service.
• Review and improve transport processes, including scheduling, booking, tracking and communication systems.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the transport and fleet operation.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Road Haulage Transport Manager CPC qualification.
• Eligibility to act as a nominated Transport Manager on an Operator's Licence.
• Previous experience within transport, logistics or fleet management.
• Strong knowledge of Operator's Licence compliance and DVSA requirements.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Experience managing vehicle maintenance programmes and fleet compliance records.
• Previous experience leading and developing a transport or logistics team.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs and improving operational efficiency.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and compliance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Agricultural machinery
• Construction equipment
• Plant and heavy machinery
• Groundcare equipment
• Specialist vehicle or machinery transport
• Experience using transport management, proof-of-delivery or tachograph analysis systems would also be beneficial.

Package & Benefits

• Company vehicle
• 32 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Company sick pay scheme
• Workplace pension
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Staff discounts
• Employee wellbeing benefits
• Death in service cover

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CPC-qualified Transport Manager looking to take ownership of a varied transport and fleet operation within an established, multi-site business.

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