Transport Manager

Derbyshire County Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Derbyshire County Council as a Transport Manager, where you will oversee transport operations and lead a dedicated team. You will ensure compliance with transport legislation while driving improvement in service delivery. We offer a supportive work environment and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 35 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Discounted membership at Leisure Centres

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Transport management.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage transport operations and leading team.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and health & safety.
• Develop strategies to increase MOT testing customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Transport Management or related field

Job description

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Closing date: 11 June 2025

At NEDDC we are dedicated to delivering a high performing Transport Service. We pride ourselves on our commitment to efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transport Manager to join our friendly and hard working team.

As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for transport operations across the Council, leading operational management responsibility for the Council (AEDM) vehicle testing station, workshop and vehicles including budget management and programming work activities.

Ensuring compliance with Commercial fleet operators licence and road haulage and health and safety is key to this post.

We are seeking a proactive and pragmatic leader, who is keen to drive continuous improvement and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy to increase MOT testing customers
• Manage working relationships to ensure high performing service delivery.
• Monitor and report on key performance data relating to inspections, accidents and general repairs
• Lead and develop the team to achieve their potential
• Comply with all elements of the road haulage licence
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and health & safety standards.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings in fleet and depot operations
  
  
  

About You

• Proven experience in Transport management.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear, actionable reports.
• Passion for sustainability and the environment
  
  
  

In return, we offer a supportive “One Team” culture, competitive salary, up to 35 days annual leave, excellent development opportunities, wellbeing support and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your local community.

The Council offer a range of benefits including career development, supportive work environment, up to 35 days annual leave, wellbeing programmes, discounted membership at our Leisure Centres and much more.

Join us and be part of a successful team that values your growth and well-being. For a full list of job details and requirements, please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Ready to lead the change?If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application, attaching a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the job spec on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.

Applications close Midnight, 11th June 2025.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Joy Redfern, Assistant Director by email [e-mail].

Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s alone will not be accepted and must be accompanied by an Application Form as described above.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on [phone] or emailing: [e-mail]

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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