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Transport Manager

GPS Recruitment

Barnsley

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

13 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a proactive Transport Manager to oversee a dedicated fleet of 200 drivers. This role requires a seasoned professional with a TM CPC license and at least 5 years of experience in managing large fleets. You will be responsible for maintaining vehicle compliance, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong decision-making skills and a high standard of computer literacy, particularly in transport management systems. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready for a new challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Must hold a current TMCPC licence and have 5+ years in fleet control.
High standard of computer literacy, particularly in MS Office applications.

Manage operations and planning teams for a fleet of around 200 drivers.
Ensure compliance with DVSA standards and manage vehicle maintenance.

Transport Management

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Literacy

TM CPC License

5+ years experience in Transport Management

Tachomaster

TMS

Daf Check

Truckfile

GPS Recruitment have an amazing new role - Transport Manager. This is the ideal opportunity for someone with existing transport and vehicle management experience looking for a new challenge in an extremely large and fast-paced environment.

As Transport Manager within a large manufacturing business, you will manage the operations, planning and administration teams, along with the daily responsibility of a dedicated fleet of around 200 drivers.

Being successful in this role, you must hold a current TMCPC licence, have at least 5 years' experience controlling a large fleet (200+), be confident making quick decisions, and have exposure to current new changes with technology.

Key duties:

Maintaining strong relationships with vehicle suppliers and manufacturers. Ensuring vehicles and trailers are roadworthy, manage service providers; ensuring defects, service inspections, and MOTs are carried out in accordance with maintenance agreements.
Ensure that all DVSA compliance standards as well as the company's own compliance standards are always adhered to, including timely scheduling for PMI, MOT, drivers' routine checks, and proactive maintenance.
Investigate any missing mileage from Tachograph reports (Monthly Reporting on Vehicle Compliance - PMI/Tacho/MOT/LOLER).
Managing vehicle accidents and working with our current insurers. Ensure all incidents and accidents reported are fully investigated and actions taken as necessary via Driver Trainer.
Ensuring forward planning, MOT and Service slots ahead of time so as not to affect overall fleet availability to the operation.
Authorising and scrutinising vehicle repairs and invoices/recharge on a fleet covered under R&M.
Assist in all other duties related to the maintenance and running of the fleet as required.
Driver technical phone support and guidance.

Experience/Qualifications:

A high standard of computer literacy, particularly MS Office applications.
TM CPC holder.
Minimum 5 years' experience in Transport Management within a large fleet operation.
Experience of FORS Accreditation is desirable.
User experience of Transport Systems - Tachomaster, TMS, 3rd Party Service systems (Daf Check/Truckfile) desired. Hold a full UK driving licence.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, at all levels.
Have a proactive, flexible approach.
Have excellent organisational skills and a working knowledge of IT systems.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, however, the role will require you to be available to drivers out of standard working hours as required.

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