Transport Manager

HIRING PEOPLE; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned business is seeking an Experienced Transport Manager to oversee their transport department at the Norwich (South) branch. The role involves managing a variety of vehicles and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and is aimed at candidates with the necessary qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle and fleet management legislation.
• Experience managing a small fleet of Commercial Vehicles (up to 7490 kg).
• Ability to motivate and lead a Transport Department team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Transport Department.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and company 'O' Licence.
• Schedule vehicle maintenance in line with legal requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Transport Management

Legal Compliance

Fleet Management

Education

Current Transport Managers C.P.C.

Job description

Are you an Experienced Transport Manager with a Current Transport Manager CPC? Do you want to head up our transport department, with responsibility for a fleet of 7.5t Trucks, Trailers, Courtesy Cars and Company Vehicles?

Then apply today!

We are recruiting for this role, to be based at our Norwich (South) branch.

This is an award winning, family-owned business operating out of sevenspecialist accident repair centres, employing around 190 people across Norfolk.

We are recruiting for this full time, permanent position, working 45 hours (08:00 to 17:30) on a Monday to Friday.

Salary range is up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.

As Transport Manager, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the Transport Department, including:

• Ensuring the Company Transport Operation is managed to comply with current legislation and the Company "O" Licence.
• Managing the extensive courtesy and company vehicle fleet (including Sourcing, On-Fleet and De-Fleet).
• Ensure vehicle Maintenance is scheduled in line with the Company "O" Licence.
• Review and manage driver's hours, records, and training.
• Route-Planning (including efficiency of collections and deliveries).
• Provide occasional Driving Cover if required.
• Cost Control of the department.
• General administration and record keeping.

You must have:

• An up to date and current Transport Managers C.P.C.
• A thorough understanding through experience or training on Transport Management, Drivers Hours, and Tachograph regulations.
• Ability to manage and administer a department, to provide organisation systems, leadership, and direction.
• Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle, fleet management and consumer legislation and trade practices.
• Able to motivate a Transport Department team to achieve company, location and legal objectives.
• Experience of Managing a small fleet of Commercial Vehicles (up to 7490 kg)

You will also need a full clean driving licence (up to 3 points for minor offence may be accepted) with unrestricted codes for B,C1,C1E and D1. (Vehicle between 3500kg and 7500kg with Trailer over 750kg with combined vehicle and trailer up to 12,000kg)

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the regions premier employers, in return for your skills and experience, we are offering an excellent package within a superb working environment.

Please note: All applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK if selected for an Interview.