At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily fleet operations and ensure compliance with transport regulations.
- Company: Join Tomato Plant, a leading haulage and infrastructure maintenance company.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 20 days holiday, and a pension plan.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in logistics while working with a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: CPC qualification and experience in transport management required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Job Description Assistant Transport Manager
At Tomato Plant is a haulage and infrastructure maintenance company and are proud of our attainment of FORs Gold and commitment to our clients and delivering work at a very high standard.
This is allowing us to build an expanding client base and expand our fleet and personnel.
As such we are looking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Transport Manager to support the Transport Management team in overseeing daily fleet operations, repairs and servicing, compliance, and driver management.
This role is critical in ensuring smooth logistics, regulatory adherence, and cost-effective transport services.
This is an ideal position for a recently qualified CPC holder with a bias on fleet condition, repairs and maximising utilization availability.
The role will work closely with our FORS and compliance Manager.
The Key Responsibilities
Monitor vehicle maintenance, repair rectification, defect reporting, MOTs, PMI planning, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Supervise drivers regarding compliance, track working hours, monitor infringements, and promote safe driving practices.
Support cost control initiatives by reducing non-contract maintenance and damage costs.
Provide operational reports and support audits when required.
Undertake accident investigations and reporting.
Skills & Qualifications
Hold a CPC qualification with a strong knowledge of transport regulations and compliance requirements.
Experience with HGV fleet repairs, defect resolution and maintenance planning
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Strong communication skills for liaising with managers, drivers, and customers.
IT proficiency in Microsoft office suite; logistics and fleet management software.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 2 years in transport/logistics in a supervisory or transport management role.
Understanding of Road Haulage Operations and compliance to surrounding legislation would be essential.
Holding either HGV class 1 or 2 desirable.
Familiarity with compliance audits and operational reporting.
Proven ability to support large-scale fleet operations, often in 24/7 environments.
Job benefits include:
A full-time position.
Twenty days paid holiday per year
Pension
Basic 50 hours per week Monday Friday 06:00 16:00 or 07:00 17:00 to suit the business
- Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Tomato Plant is an equal opportunities employer - TPBN1_UKTJ
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