Transport Services Manager in City

Transport Service Manager - 2 year Fixed Term Contract - Newport/Cardiff

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a large public sector organisation to recruit a Transport Service Manager to join their team. They are an extraordinary organisation based in Cardiff with a diverse workforce and inclusive culture.
You'll be joining a company full of passionate individuals, who take pride in their work and the business. In return, our dedicated teams are supported, encouraged, nurtured, developed, and rewarded.
You'll be joining a hardworking, supportive, and inclusive team and company who put the customer at the heart of everything they do and take pride in their work and their brand.

What the Transport Service Manager will be doing
The ideal Transport Service Manager will be responsible for:

1. The safety, welfare, and well-being of the Transport team.
2. The provision and maintenance of 1500 company vehicles in line with manufacturers and regulatory guidelines or adapted practices as required.
3. Providing information and guidance to HGV Managers to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant legislation.
4. Managing systems such as vehicle tracking, drivers' hours, MID, OCRS, and Operator Licence administration, SAP, and Assure (H&S management system).

What the successful Transport Service Manager will bring to the team
This role is suitable for someone who has:

• IOSH Managing Safely and Qualified Transport Manager is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of all relevant transport and H&S legislation.
• Experience in contract management and transport management with expert knowledge of transport regulatory frameworks and procedures (DVSA as well as relevant safety legislation including LOLER, PSSR, and PUWER regulations).

What you will get in return

• 33 days holiday.
• Salary range: 54,793 - 67,122.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions - Up to 11% employer contributions.
• Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive).

Think this one's for you?
Please express your interest; this is a great opportunity to work for a leading Welsh company and help provide an essential service.