Transport Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Transport Operations Manager in Glasgow. The role involves overseeing vehicle management, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting regional operations. Ideal candidates will have CPC qualifications and strong customer service skills.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and environment.
• Ability to cope in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and governance for commercial vehicles and fleet management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory needs including operator licence compliance.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

CPC Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Routing Software

Taco Systems

Job description

Job Description

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations.

Transport Operations Manager

c£45k + Excellent Benefits

Glasgow

Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit our website for further vacancies and information.

Our client is a leading provider of construction safety solutions. They have a wide ranging client base, in Rail & Construction, Power, Transmission, Manufacturing and Distribution. They are currently looking for a Transport Operations Manager at their site in Glasgow on a Monday to Friday basis.

Reporting into the UK Head of Operations, you will be expected to provide oversight, governance and support to the operation and wider team in the effective and efficient management of all commercial vehicles, plant, fleet, and drivers, ncluding safety, specifications, budgets, targets, and legal requirements.

Key Accountabilities :

• Agreeing vehicle and equipment specifications, including bespoke requirements
• Obtaining quotes and negotiating with suppliers to achieve cost effective outcomes
• Divestment of equipment optimising returns and utilising responsible and environmental considerations
• Support and constructively challenge Regional Operations Managers to achieve cost effectiveness through the budget process, close monitoring of expenditure of maintenance and repair
• Ensure compliance with regulatory needs, including:

o Operator Licence compliance

o Legal and driver’s hours compliance requirements

o Mandatory vehicle inspections and Statutory Lifting Inspection compliance

o DVSA KPI monitoring in the "green zone" and ensuring trend analysis is positive for the business

• Contribute towards defining vehicle and equipment standard specifications for the UK

The Ideal Person for the Transport Operations Manager role:

• CPC qualified is essential.
• Experience in a similar role and environment.
• Experience using Microsoft excel and word, as well as experience using routing software and Taco systems.
• Be able to demonstrate ability to cope in challenging situations.
• Work accurately with good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Dedication to customer service and to getting things right the first time.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a great attitude and the honesty and integrity to admit when things go wrong.
• Ability to assess difficult situations and self-manage them.
• Working to tight deadlines.

This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application.

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