Transport Manager

Beauparc; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Beauparc is seeking a Transport Manager to ensure compliance with DVSA regulations and manage fleet operations. The role involves overseeing vehicle maintenance, driver compliance, and reporting to the Regional Fleet Manager. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport management and hold relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience of management in similar transport depot environment.
• Hold a CPC - International/National licence for road haulage.
• Knowledge of transport operations and Operator Licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DVSA regulations and maintain vehicle standards.
• Manage Driver Compliance and Fleet Risk effectively.
• Provide monthly governance reports to the Regional Fleet Manager.

Skills

Knowledge of transport operations

Knowledge of drivers hours rules

Good communication skills

Well organised

Proficient in MS Excel

Proficient in MS Word

Education

Good level of education

CPC - International/National licence for road haulage

Operators Licence Compliance

Category B Drivers Licence

Job description

About The Role

• In conjunction with the Regional Fleet Manager, ensure the company fully complies with DVSA regulations and the Operation Licence is compliant as per the undertakings of the licence.
• A named Transport Manager on the Company Vehicle Operators Licence.
• To ensure EU Driver hours Rules and Regulations are monitored and infringements are dealt with in line with the company’s tachograph infringement policy and proper records are kept.
• To ensure Working Time Regulations for Mobile Workers are monitored and infringements are dealt with in line with the company’s tachograph infringement policy and proper records are kept.
• Ensure all vehicles are serviced and maintained to a high standard and total compliance achieved.
• Responsible for all maintenance contracts and ensuring they are kept up to date.
• To be the Business’s lead in Driver Compliance and Fleet Risk, ensuring that all Business’s procedures, specifically the areas outlined below, are adhered to, and administered effectively.
• Ensure periodic (weekly) vehicle gate checks are carried out in line with Standard Operating Procedures, ensure all defects identified on gate checks are rectified and driver training where defects are found.
• Provide monthly governance reports to the Regional Fleet Manager on Driver compliance.
• Provide monthly governance reports to the Regional Fleet Manager on vehicle maintenance compliance.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Instil a positive culture towards Driver behaviour, Road Risk & Safety and improve performance.
• Maintain effective and constructive communication with other key colleagues on a daily basis.
• Manage the Earned Recognition KPI’s ensuring issues are dealt with accordingly and data is accurate prior to upload to the DVSA.
• Present daily VOR information to Traffic Planners, Department Heads and Senior Management, to include details of the reason the vehicle/trailer is VOR, the length of time it has been VOR and expected repair dates.
• Ensure all vehicles are serviced as per manufacturers' recommended service intervals and LOLER tests are kept up to date.
• Ensure that vehicles and equipment are maintained in a fit and proper manner, in accordance with vehicle & equipment operating manuals.
• Ensure vehicle tachograph recording equipment is inspected and calibrated in accordance with legislative timescales.
• Collate and monitor all drivers’ tachographs and relevant information via the approved tachograph analysis software for auditing and management purposes.
• Produce a monthly report detailing drivers’ hours and tachograph information.
• Keep Regional Fleet Manager and Service Delivery Managers fully informed of any issues arising that require action.
• In conjunction with Driver Trainers and Group Compliance Manager, ensure all transport and fleet employees are kept abreast of safety-related issues and LMS training is completed in a timely manner.
• Assist in the delivery of associated transport and fleet safety bulletins. Toolbox talks to be delivered in conjunction with Group Driver’s Handbook.
• To keep drivers informed about any changes in procedures and provide them with relevant information about their work/legislation/training if necessary. Arrange and conduct driver meetings to ensure all drivers are kept up to date with company activities including current, new, and future legislation.
• To ensure all complaints are investigated and remedial measures put in place where necessary and prompt communication back to the complainant is made.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant regulations and legislation.
• In conjunction with the Driver Trainers, monitor and implement any training, including driver CPC.
• Obtain correct authorisation for any expenditure and check invoices, goods receipt purchases via the company's purchase ordering software.
• To carry out any other tasks as instructed by Regional Fleet Manager and Senior Management which are in keeping with the job role.
• To ensure weekly payroll on TMS is completed accurately and on time to meet payroll deadlines.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of transport operations and Operator Licensing requirements - essential
• Knowledge of drivers hours rules and regulations - essential
• Knowledge of the carriage of dangerous goods and hazardous waste regulations - desirable
• Knowledge and implementation of DVSA ER accreditation – desirable
• Well organised – essential
• Good communication skills written and verbal – essential
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word – essential
• IOSH Managing Safely – desirable

Experience And Qualifications

• Experience of management in similar transport depot environment - essential
• Operators Licence Compliance - essential
• Hold a CPC - International/National licence for road haulage - essential
• Good level of education - essential
• Category B Drivers Licence - essential
• LGV Driving Licence - desirable

About You

About Us

Join us on the journey…..

Over the past 30 years, Beauparc has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

Whilst Beauparc is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre. As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation. What’s good today can be better tomorrow.

Beauparc is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.

Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes.

Take the first step today and join us on the journey……….

Beauparc aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside.

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