Transport Operations Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager to lead a large fleet operation. You will oversee roughly 200 vans and 14 HGVs under a National Operator's Licence, ensuring compliance, efficiency and high operational standards.

Responsibilities include driver compliance, tachographs and vehicle records, maintenance scheduling with the workshop team, and reporting on fleet performance.

Qualifications

• Previous transport or fleet management experience is required.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance and legislation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the daily transport operation and vehicle fleet.
• Ensuring compliance with Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation.
• Overseeing driver compliance, tachographs and vehicle records.
• Managing vehicle maintenance schedules, inspections and PMIs.
• Liaising with the in-house workshop team to minimise downtime.
• Monitoring fleet performance and identifying operational improvements.
• Producing reports and maintaining accurate compliance records.
• Supporting and managing drivers and transport staff.

Skills

Fleet management

Compliance knowledge

Leadership and coordination

Tools

Tachographs

Vehicle maintenance planning

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Barnsley-based business for an experiencedTransport Operations Manager to take responsibility for a large fleet operation.

This role will oversee the day-to-day management of approximately 200 vans and 14 HGVs operating under a National Operator's Licence, ensuring compliance, efficiency and high operational standards.

Duties Include:

• Managing the daily transport operation and vehicle fleet
• Ensuring compliance with Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation
• Overseeing driver compliance, tachographs and vehicle records
• Managing vehicle maintenance schedules, inspections and PMIs
• Liaising with the in-house workshop team to minimise downtime
• Monitoring fleet performance and identifying operational improvements
• Producing reports and maintaining accurate compliance records
• Supporting and managing drivers and transport staff

Requirements:

• Previous transport or fleet management experience
• Strong understanding of transport compliance and legislation
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £56,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Long-term opportunity with an established business
• Supportive working environment with dedicated workshop facilities