At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the HGV transport operation, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Company: Established business in Sheffield with a strong focus on transport management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary starting from £40,000 plus pension.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in transport operations.
- Qualifications: Must have National Transport Manager CPC and experience in HGV transport management.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Job Description Transport Manager - HGV vehicles Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.
Salary: From £40,000 + pension Are you an experienced Transport Manager with a valid National Transport Manager CPC looking for your next opportunity?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business in Sheffield seeking a motivated and commercially minded Transport Manager to lead its transport operation and ensure the safe, compliant and efficient management of its HGV fleet.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with proven experience in transport management, Operator Licence compliance, DVSA regulations, fleet compliance, vehicle maintenance, and transport operations.
The Role As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring full legal compliance, maximising fleet efficiency and maintaining high standards of safety and customer service.
Key Responsibilities Manage the daily operation of the HGV and commercial vehicle fleet.
Act as the nominated Transport Manager on the Operator Licence.
Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations, Operator Licence (O Licence) requirements and UK transport legislation.
Oversee vehicle servicing, MOTs, PMIs, defect reporting and preventative maintenance schedules.
Manage driver compliance, licence checks, tachograph and drivers' hours regulations.
Monitor fleet utilisation, vehicle availability and operational performance.
Liaise with drivers, workshop teams and external maintenance providers.
Maintain accurate transport records, compliance documentation and fleet management systems.
Monitor transport KPIs, maintenance costs, fuel usage and budgets.
Drive continuous improvement across the transport operation while promoting a strong health and safety culture.
About You You'll have experience in one or more of the following roles: Transport Manager, Senior Transport Planner, Transport Operations Manager, Fleet Manager, Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager, Transport Compliance Manager, HGV Fleet Manager, Operations Manager Experience within any of the following sectors would be advantageous: You may have been in the following industries : Logistics, Distribution, Waste Management, Construction, Manufacturing, Utilities, Civil Engineering, Heavy Industry Essential Requirements National Transport Manager CPC (Essential).
Proven experience as a Transport Manager managing HGV transport operations.
Excellent knowledge of DVSA regulations, Operator Licence compliance, and UK transport legislation.
Strong understanding of drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and transport compliance.
Experience managing fleet maintenance, vehicle compliance and operational performance.
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Commercial awareness with experience managing transport budgets and KPIs. xwwtmva Strong IT skills, including transport management systems and Microsoft Office.
You'll have experience in one or more of the following roles: Transport Manager, Senior Transport Planner, Transport Operations Manager, Fleet Manager, Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager, Transport Compliance Manager, HGV Fleet Manager, Operations Manager Experience within any of the following sectors would be advantageous: Logistics, Distribution, Waste Management, Construction, Manufacturing, Utilities, Civil Engineering, Heavy Industry
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