Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for a Transport Operations Officer to support fleet and workshop operations within a busy transport environment in Barnsley.
This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone with strong fleet compliance, vehicle licensing and workshop coordination experience.
The Role
You will be responsible for controlling fleet operations including vehicle allocation, scheduling, compliance monitoring and workshop coordination.
Key duties include:
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Managing short-term vehicle hire bookings and allocation
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Overseeing vehicle and plant service schedules to ensure availability
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Managing approved supplier lists for spot/contract hire
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Supporting the daily operational running of the workshop
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Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based records
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Undertaking routine driving licence, MOT and insurance checks
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Processing orders and invoices
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Supporting warranty claim documentation and invoice production
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Liaising with internal departments, suppliers, contractors and members of the public
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Ensuring compliance with current vehicle legislation and transport policies
Essential Experience
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Significant experience in vehicle licensing and hire
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Strong knowledge of goods vehicle operator licensing
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Experience managing fleet servicing schedules
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Knowledge of vehicle excise licensing and testing legislation
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Experience operating computerised fleet/workshop systems
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Understanding of vehicle maintenance procedures and terminology
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Experience working to strict deadlines in a busy operational environment
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
About You
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Organised and methodical with strong attention to detail
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Confident liaising with stakeholders and resolving operational issues
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Able to prioritise conflicting workloads
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Comfortable working within a heavy industrial/workshop environment
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Team-focused with a proactive approach
This is an immediate start temporary role running through to 20 June.
If you have strong fleet operations experience and are available from mid-March, we would like to hear from you