Hays are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager on behalf of a public sector organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a transport professional with strong fleet compliance and operational management experience to play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of frontline services.
This is a hands-on, site-based position where you will act as the primary link between operational waste collection drivers and the fleet department, ensuring vehicles, drivers, and transport operations meet all legal and organisational requirements.
The Role
As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing transport compliance, fleet availability, vehicle maintenance, and driver management to ensure operational services are delivered effectively and safely.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the key liaison between operational drivers and the fleet department.
- Ensuring all transport operations comply with relevant legislation, safety standards, and company policies.
- Managing and monitoring driver compliance, including tachograph regulations, driving licence checks, and defect reporting procedures.
- Ensuring drivers complete vehicle defect sheets accurately and in a timely manner.
- Providing guidance, support, and training to drivers on transport regulations and best practice.
- Serving as the subject-matter exp...
Transport Manager in Birmingham employer: Hays
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