We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Transport & Fleet Manager overseeing our entire Group operations. This is an integral role and the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and management of the Group Operator’s Licence and the development, performance and maintenance of the Company’s fleet of commercial vehicles.
Hours:
Full time 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday. We are open to minor variations to this pattern.
Key Duties will Include:
- Ensure appropriate audit systems are in place to record monitoring of compliance in accordance with the expectations of the Operator Licence
- Ensuring compliance with Driver’s hours regulations (EU and Domestic) and the Working Time Directive in accordance with legislation
- Management of driver licencing, CPC qualifications and driver training requirements
- Ensure that drivers are adequately trained and competent to drive company vehicles and equipment
- Ensure completion and retention of HGV driver daily defect reports and reported defects are recorded and rectified in accordance with legislation
- Strict management of vehicle maintenance and service regimes to minimise vehicle down-time and costs
- Ensuring all vehicles are kept in a safe and roadworthy condition and any defects are recorded and repaired promptly
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with vehicle manufacturers, parts providers, maintenance contractors, hire companies and insurance companies
- Responsible for drafting and implementing effective policies and processes which will improve fleet utilisation, reducing fleet CO2 emissions and deliver financial efficiencies
- Monitoring fleet costs and ensuring they remain within budget
- Managing fuel cards for Company vehicles
The Ideal Applicant:
- Ideally experienced in both Transport Management & Fleet Management/improvement.
- Holding a current Transport Manager Certificate Of Professional Competence.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing a fleet strategy.
- Experienced in financial management and controlling budgets.
- Comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements relating to the operation of a vehicle fleet.
Benefits:
At T H White believe that people are our most important and valuable asset and it is our philosophy to try to do everything we can to ensure that everyone working for us is happy and gets pleasure and satisfaction from their work.
We offer a great range of benefits that reward you now and as your career progresses, including:
- A competitive salary, based on your capability & experience – reviewed annually.
- Company vehicle.
- 23.5 days holiday entitlement rising to 26.5 days with service + Bank Holidays.
- Company pension scheme offering employer contributions of up to 8.5% after a qualifying period.
- Life Assurance cover providing up to 5 times salary with service.
- Share Plan – providing our employees with a real stake in the business.
- Cross-divisional career development plans, providing you with a range of future job opportunities across our large organisation.
- Staff discounts on a huge variety of products (such as clothing, footwear, household and selected machinery lines) at our stores.
T H WHITE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Contact
For more information about this position, please contact Matt Hicks (Recruitment Partner)
Declaration
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In applying, you understand that any false information or deliberate omissions will disqualify you from employment or may render you liable for dismissal. In submitting your application you also confirm that you consent to the organisation using and keeping information you provide as part of the recruitment process and/or personal information supplied by a third party (e.g. referees) relating to your application or future employment.