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Transport manager

Basildon
NG Bailey Group
Transport manager
€60,000 - €80,000 a year
Posted: 23 May
Offer description

Basildon, Essex – Southern Operations
Permanent – Full Time
Competitive Salary + Car/ Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary


Freedom’s Networks division is seeking a Transport Manager to support the effective coordination and administration of our vehicle fleet operations. Based at our Basildon office, this role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant transport legislation, safety standards, and internal policies. You will play a key part in maintaining operational efficiency, safety, and supporting future accreditations across the region.


• Manage all administrative aspects of fleet operations, ensuring accurate records of vehicle details, equipment, cost centres, suppliers, and users
• Act as main point of contact for Fleet Operations in the nominated area
• Manage the Goods Vehicle Operators Licence in line with legal obligations
• Ensure compliance with driver hours, vehicle inspections, maintenance schedules and defect reporting
• Liaise with leasing companies and the NG Bailey Group Fleet team
• Monitor fuel card usage, vehicle issues, and damage reporting
• Conduct driver training and accident investigations where required
• Lead vehicle compliance audits for subcontractor fleets
• Advise on vehicle numbers and usage efficiency
• Support implementation of MOT, LOLER, and road safety compliance
• Oversee day-to-day repair, maintenance and contractor fleet operations
• Support with sub-contractor fleet audits and risk assessments

What We’re Looking For


• Proven experience in a transport or fleet administration role
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Transport Manager position
• National CPC qualification – essential
• Good understanding of Operators Licence compliance, drivers’ hours, vehicle checks, and record-keeping
• Experienced in managing large van fleets and legal compliance
• Comfortable delivering driver training and accident investigations
• Strong IT skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• High attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Mechanical knowledge and road risk awareness
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible with travel and working hours when required
• AFP Fleet Vehicle Management or equivalent – desirable


We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
• Competitive Salary
• Company Car/ Car allowance
• Salary Sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Up to 25 days holidays (Buy & Sell option) plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps


As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us


Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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