Fleet & Driver Manager
Location: Deeside, Flintshire
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts covering 06:00-18:00
Irlam Associates are recruiting for an experienced Fleet & Driver Manager to join an established and growing transport and logistics business based in Deeside.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on transport professional to take responsibility for fleet maintenance, driver performance and operational compliance within a busy logistics environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role within the leadership team, ensuring the fleet operates efficiently, drivers are supported and developed, and the business maintains the highest standards of safety and compliance.
The position offers a varied working environment, combining office-based responsibilities with hands-on driver management, training and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet Management & Compliance
- Oversee the maintenance and compliance of a fleet of HGVs, trailers, company vehicles and on-site machinery.
- Implement and manage proactive and preventative vehicle maintenance schedules.
- Ensure continued compliance with Operator Licence requirements and relevant transport legislation.
- Monitor daily vehicle defect reporting and ensure all necessary repairs are completed promptly.
- Manage fleet maintenance budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities and minimise vehicle downtime.
- Develop strong relationships with external maintenance providers and suppliers.
Driver Management & Development
- Manage, support and develop a team of HGV drivers, ensuring high standards of performance and professionalism.
- Oversee driver recruitment, onboarding, inductions and ongoing training.
- Monitor driver performance, productivity and service levels, implementing improvements where necessary.
- Conduct driver reviews, appraisals, training sessions and toolbox talks.
- Manage driver holidays, absence and performance-related matters.
- Ensure compliance with drivers' hours regulations, tachograph requirements and company procedures.
- Investigate driving infringements, incidents and service failures, implementing corrective actions where required.
Operational Performance & Safety
- Work closely with the wider management team to maintain efficient daily transport operations.
- Promote a positive health and safety culture across the driver workforce.
- Investigate accidents, near misses and operational incidents.
- Monitor operational KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Maintain high levels of driver engagement, wellbeing and team performance.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in a Fleet Manager, Driver Manager, Transport Manager or similar position within a transport or logistics environment.
- Strong understanding of HGV fleet maintenance and vehicle compliance.
- Good knowledge of Operator Licence requirements, drivers' hours regulations and tachograph legislation.
- Experience managing, supporting and developing HGV drivers.
- Ability to identify operational improvements and manage fleet-related costs.
- Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced transport operation.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £38,000 per annum.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Opportunity to join an established transport and logistics business.
- Varied role combining fleet management, driver development and operational leadership.
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on fleet efficiency, driver performance and business operations.
Work Location: In person
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