Job Vacancy: Transport ManagerLocation: Dalkeith, Midlothian
Employer: Local Council
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary:petitive (Council Grade – dependent on experience)
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Manager to lead the delivery and development of transport services across the council area. Based in Dalkeith, this is a key management role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient andpliant transport operations that support council services and the localmunity. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for fleet, staff, and transport-related contracts, ensuring value for money, high service standards, and fullpliance with relevant legislation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead, manage and develop the council’s transport operations, including fleet, depots and drivers
2. Ensurepliance with all relevant legislation, including road traffic, health & safety, and operator licensing requirements
3. Develop and implement transport strategies, policies and service improvement plans
4. Manage budgets, procurement and contract performance, ensuring best value
5. Oversee staff management, including recruitment, training, performance management and workforce planning
6. Act as the council’s lead officer on transport-related matters, working with internal services, elected members and external partners
7. Monitor performance metrics and report on service delivery, risks and improvements
About YouYou will be a confident leader with strong technical knowledge of transport operations and a proven ability to manage people, budgets and change in aplex environment.
Essential Criteria:
8. Significant experience in transport or fleet management, ideally in a public sector or regulated environment
9. Strong knowledge of transport legislation andpliance requirements
10. Proven experience managing staff, budgets and operational performance
11. Excellentmunication and stakeholder management skills
12. Full UK driving licence
Desirable Criteria:
13. Relevant professional qualification ( CPC, CILT, or equivalent)
14. Experience working within a local authority or public service setting
15. Knowledge of sustainable transport initiatives and fleet decarbonisation
What We Offer
16. Generous annual leave entitlement
17. Flexible and family-friendly working options
18. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
19. The opportunity to make a tangible difference to local services andmunities
I you are intereted in hearing more about this role, please forwards a CV to myself at and i will reach out. #4794890 - Taylor Munro