Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Capita

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage a fleet of 300 vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance for recruiting operations.
  • Company: Join Capita, transforming the British Army's recruitment service with a supportive team.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a salary of £34,000, 23 days holiday, and lifestyle perks.
  • Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in recruitment while developing your management skills.
  • Qualifications: Fleet management experience and strong organisational skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Recruiting tomorrow’s Army today. Be the best to support the best! You’ll have functional responsibilities for ensuring, alongside the Head of Estates, that Recruiting Group provides a best-in-class regional estates function fully satisfying internal and contractual requirements.

Transport Management is integral to supporting the recruiting operation by providing a critical vehicle fleet in support of the recruiting operation by ensuring safe, compliant, and operationally functional vehicles from which the recruiting teams can be highly effective. The role provides immediate and essential vehicle management and first line assurance to the RPP estates fleet. It requires strong communication and relationships with the REMs and Ops teams and other supporting stakeholders.

This is a full time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, onsite in Upavon.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Co-ordinating all Servicing, Maintenance and Repair for the vehicle fleet of 300 vehicles, ensuring all users are notified in advance of vehicle collection dates
  • Reviewing the Vehicle Due Replacement Notifications reports for consideration of further use or changes to vehicle type where required
  • Processing transport request forms
  • Processing and reporting all Road Traffic Collisions (RTC) to the Data Impact Cell
  • Conducting managerial inspections to ensure assurance of policy and process as required under current governance and regulations
  • Leading a small team with one direct report

Essential qualifications/skills/experience:

  • Fleet management experience
  • Management/Team Leader experience
  • Ability to organise and prioritise within a fast-paced environment

Desirable qualifications/skills/experience:

  • Knowledge/Experience in MOD White Fleet transport management
  • Experience in managing MOD Software Clarity, would be an advantage
  • Experience of MOD White Fleet regulations

About Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP): At Capita Recruiting Partnering Project, we’re transforming the British Army’s recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.

What’s in it for you:

  • Offering a salary of £34,000
  • 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27), plus option to buy extra leave
  • Pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and enhanced family leave
  • Lifestyle perks including retail, travel, and wellbeing discounts
  • Paid volunteering day and access to inclusive employee networks
  • Joining a supportive small team
  • Excellent onsite facilities such as free parking, canteen, gym

Join us and discover a career with purpose.

Equal Opportunities: At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process.

Transport Manager employer: Capita

At Capita, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values every team member. As a Transport Manager in Upavon, you'll enjoy competitive benefits including a salary of £34,000, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for personal growth within a small, dedicated team. Our commitment to inclusivity and employee wellbeing, alongside excellent onsite facilities, makes Capita a rewarding place to build your career while contributing to the vital mission of transforming the British Army's recruitment service.

Capita

Contact Details:

Capita Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Transport Manager

Fleet Management
Team Leadership
Organisational Skills
Prioritisation Skills
Vehicle Maintenance Coordination
Road Traffic Collision Reporting
Managerial Inspections