Transport Manager: Fleet Compliance & Operations Leader

Serco; Mountsorrel; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

Pension: Up to 6%

Training and development: >1,100 in‑h;

Employee wellbeing: EAP, GP access

Retail discounts

Volunteer day

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee a safe, compliant and reliable fleet operation across contracts. The role focuses on vehicle maintenance, licencing compliance and ensuring service delivery meets contractual requirements.

You will work with frontline teams and stakeholders to minimise disruption and drive high standards. The position requires a National Transport Manager CPC, strong knowledge of UK/EU road transport legislation, and prior fleet management experience in a complex

Qualifications

• National Transport Manager CPC certificate.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU road transport legislation.
• Experience managing fleet in a complex operational environment.
• Confidence managing compliance, data, and performance.
• Excellent communication across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements and related UK road transport legislation
• Manage fleet maintenance planning to ensure vehicles are serviced and maintained per manufacturer guidelines
• Oversee daily fleet availability to meet contract requirements and maintain service delivery
• Monitor third-party providers to ensure performance meets contractual and legislative standards
• Manage vehicle incidents, defects, and breakdowns, ensuring timely resolution and accurate reporting
• Maintain accurate fleet records, including asset registers, driver qualifications, and compliance documentation

Skills

CPC

Road transport knowledge

Fleet management

Communication

Education

National Transport Manager CPC certificate

Job description

Serco is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee a safe, compliant and reliable fleet operation across contracts. The role focuses on vehicle maintenance, licencing compliance and ensuring service delivery meets contractual requirements.

You will work with frontline teams and stakeholders to minimise disruption and drive high standards. The position requires a National Transport Manager CPC, strong knowledge of UK/EU road transport legislation, and prior fleet management experience in a complex