We are seeking an enthusiastic and effective Transport Manager to provide leadership and develop our Transport Service here at NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
This post would suit an experienced, proactive and motivated Transport Manager with:
1. Skills and knowledge of vehicles and team leadership
2. Management of Operator Licence legislation and a large number of fleet vehicles.
3. Quality improvement and collaborative team working across the board in regard to sustainability.
The sole person who has complete autonomy and responsibility of NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s Operator licence with required qualification which allows it to operate a commercial vehicle fleet under the Scottish Area Traffic rules and ensure it is safe, secure and legal.
Manage and develop a continuously changing Transport department (vehicles and staff). Along with managing and developing the Mailroom department staff at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI).
Overall fleet responsibility for the whole NHS Dumfries and Galloway region and area-wide transport advice.
Overall management of the internal and external mail service for the NHS region.
Overall management of the NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s lease vehicles.
Works closely with senior management and the National groups to manage the service and develop it into a sustainable and greener future (Health Facility Scotland, Senior team fleet meetings, travel and logistic meetings).
Details of post:
4. 37 hours per week.
5. Usual working hours are a 7.5 hour shift in-between the hours of 08:00-16:30.
6. Operator Licence required.