Transport Manager: Fleet Strategy & Compliance

Ashton Recruitment; Newry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private healthcare

Training and development opportunities

Funded professional development

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Ashton Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist services business for an experienced Transport Manager to join its Newry-based operation.

You will oversee a fleet of around 80 commercial vehicles, ensure safety, compliance and operational readiness, and shape long-term fleet strategy including purchasing and technology adoption.

This role blends hands-on management with collaborating across garage, suppliers and operations to drive efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a Transport Manager or Fleet Manager role.
• Experience managing commercial vehicles, HGVs, plant or specialist equipment.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance and transport compliance requirements.
• Experience scheduling inspections, servicing, PSV tests and MOTs.
• Understanding of Operator Licence obligations and defect-management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles comply with DVA requirements and Operator Licence conditions.
• Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive vehicle and plant maintenance.
• Schedule Planned Maintenance Inspections, PSV tests, MOTs and other checks.
• Coordinate with in-house garage to allocate resources and priority maintenance.
• Manage relationships with external service providers and suppliers.
• Monitor costs and value for money across the fleet.
• Respond to breakdowns and equipment issues to minimise downtime.
• Maintain records of servicing, inspections, repairs and compliance activity.
• Oversee daily vehicle checks and defect escalation.
• Support vehicle purchasing decisions and long-term fleet strategy.

Skills

Fleet management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & cost control

Driver supervision

Stakeholder management

Education

CILT Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers - Road Haulage

Category C/HGV driving licence

Tools

Fleet-management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashton Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist services business for an experienced Transport Manager to join its Newry-based operation.

You will oversee a fleet of around 80 commercial vehicles, ensure safety, compliance and operational readiness, and shape long-term fleet strategy including purchasing and technology adoption.

This role blends hands-on management with collaborating across garage, suppliers and operations to drive efficiency and cost control.