Transport Manager
Wolverhampton | Permanent, full-time| £40,000 per annum
Transport Manager
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (1-hour lunch)
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (28 days total)
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the fleet operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong understanding of transport legislation, driver management, and fleet compliance.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the daily operation of the company's vehicle fleet and drivers.
• Ensure full compliance with all transport legislation and operator licence requirements.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules, servicing, MOTs, inspections, and safety checks to ensure vehicles remain roadworthy.
• Monitor and manage drivers' working hours in line with the Working Time Directive and Drivers' Hours Regulations.
• Conduct regular driving licence checks and ensure all driver documentation remains valid and up to date.
• Monitor and investigate driver infringements, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Maintain accurate transport and compliance records.
• Liaise with maintenance providers to ensure servicing and repairs are completed promptly.
• Ensure all transport policies and procedures are followed across the operation.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the transport department.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and operational performance.
About You
• Previous experience in a Transport Manager or similar fleet management role.
• Excellent knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing drivers and vehicle fleets.
• Strong understanding of Drivers' Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Experience managing vehicle servicing, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Confidence in dealing with driver licence checks, infringements, and disciplinary matters where necessary.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Good IT skills and experience using transport management systems.
Job Ref: HP410
Hollyfield Personnel does not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard anything from Hollyfield Personnel within 5 – 7 working days of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving permission for Hollyfield Personnel to contact you and retain your details.
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (1-hour lunch)
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (28 days total)
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the fleet operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong understanding of transport legislation, driver management, and fleet compliance.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the daily operation of the company's vehicle fleet and drivers.
• Ensure full compliance with all transport legislation and operator licence requirements.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules, servicing, MOTs, inspections, and safety checks to ensure vehicles remain roadworthy.
• Monitor and manage drivers' working hours in line with the Working Time Directive and Drivers' Hours Regulations.
• Conduct regular driving licence checks and ensure all driver documentation remains valid and up to date.
• Monitor and investigate driver infringements, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Maintain accurate transport and compliance records.
• Liaise with maintenance providers to ensure servicing and repairs are completed promptly.
• Ensure all transport policies and procedures are followed across the operation.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the transport department.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and operational performance.
About You
• Previous experience in a Transport Manager or similar fleet management role.
• Excellent knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing drivers and vehicle fleets.
• Strong understanding of Drivers' Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Experience managing vehicle servicing, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Confidence in dealing with driver licence checks, infringements, and disciplinary matters where necessary.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Good IT skills and experience using transport management systems.
Job Ref: HP410
Hollyfield Personnel does not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard anything from Hollyfield Personnel within 5 – 7 working days of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving permission for Hollyfield Personnel to contact you and retain your details.