Our client is looking for an experienced Transport manager to join their well established company close to Heathrow Airport
The role Overall responsibility for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective running of the fleet in the transport operation and ensuring that the fleet is up to date with industry standards and haulage regulations.
The role will be conducted over a 10-hour day shift, Monday to Friday.
Experience To have at least 5 years experience of working within a Transport department, involving HGVs.
Be able to work alongside 2 other Transport Managers, as part of the overall team, so being a strong team player will be extremely important. The successful candidate will not be needed to be on the Operators Licence, but will ideally have already achieved a CPC (or on route to achieving).
Class 1 driver qualified, preferred but not essential. Plus, a strong knowledge of truck and trailers, would be beneficial.
You will, at least, be required to hold a valid UK driving licence, for cars and light commercial vehicles.
Responsibilities Maintain O Licence data to the satisfaction of the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA, maintain the accuracy of fleet and business data held on Vehicle Operator Licence website
Maintain vehicle planner and all documentation relating to fleet, arrange routine preventative maintenance of fleet with various workshops and ensure Companys VOR policy is enforced
Manage and review preventative maintenance processes and implement change as and when required
Monitor drivers defect reporting and challenge individuals where necessary
Monitoring of vehicle, driver downloads, missing mileage & tacho infringements
Review tachograph data regularly to spot any driver rule violations and provide appropriate training to help drivers improve their overall performance
Controlling WTD report process & reporting of stats to senior management
Communicating with driver population ensuring that they are kept up to date with relevant training/qualifications and company policies and any changes to drivers legal requirements both in the UK and EU where necessary
Data input: RHA portal / fleet maintenance spreadsheet and ensure driver licence/DCPC training up to date on RHA portal
Vehicle defect tracking & management, ensure daily handovers containing vehicle related issues are resolved in a timely manner to ensure effective availability of fleet for the operations team
Timely escalation of H&S/RTA issues to General Manager
Tyre inspections monitored and fleet compliance checked engage with national/EU suppliers to reduce costs long term
Ensure the site Health & Safety policies are maintained & followed
Ensure all vehicles are legal and registered for the appropriate O licence
Recruitment & Onboarding of qualified and experienced PAYE drivers who meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
Accident investigation, liaising with insurance brokers & 3rd parties to resolve issues and ensure minimum downtime of fleet
Actively maintain self-Continuous Professional Development by attending seminars/meetings.
Salary up to £50,000 D.O.E
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role. If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.
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