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Transport manager

Preston (Lancashire)
Preston Jobs
Transport manager
€60,000 - €80,000 a year
Posted: 11 June
Offer description

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.

We provide award-winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, digital networks, and highways sectors. We are passionate about working alongside our clients and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life.

Due to company growth, we are looking for a Transport Manager to join our expanding fleet department.


Location:

Preston


Responsibilities:

1. Driver Tachograph Analysis: Support the transport manager with tachograph analysis using Tacho Master, including WTD vs Driver hours, weekly vehicle tachograph checks, and ensuring compliance with legislation and working time directives.
2. Daily Defects and Walk Around Checks: Ensure defects are accounted for, completed, and updated in the system. Liaise with the hire desk for external hires. Escalate unresolved defects daily to the transport manager.
3. Vehicle Inspections and MOT: Support the transport manager in maintaining records of inspections, services, MOTs, and taxes to facilitate scheduled maintenance.
4. Driver Licenses: Check driver licenses for points and disqualifications in line with insurance requirements.
5. Scheduling: Coordinate pre-planned inspections, services, and MOTs, liaising with relevant managers and booking into workshops to ensure all appointments are met.


Performance Measures (KPIs):

* Timely updates on scheduling passed to managers.
* Accurate input and reporting of daily defects to the transport manager.
* Effective vehicle maintenance planning.


What You Will Get in Return:

Joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group, the UK's largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. We offer continuous training, professional development, and a supportive environment that values every individual's contribution.

The Lanes Group plc includes several established service providers such as SUS, Clearflow, AQS, and S&C Foster, enhancing our capability, assets, and service offerings.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

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