Transport & Fleet Manager
14 days ago
Ashington
Location: Ashington, Northumberland Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience) Job type: Full-time, Permanent The company Based in Northumberland and operating nationwide, 3C Services delivers specialist support to the highways, infrastructure and construction sectors. From ready-mix concrete and vacuum excavation to sweepers, surfacing, haulage and reactive maintenance, our growing fleet and experienced team provide reliable 24/7 support across the UK. Over the years, we’ve worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, and we’re proud to say most of our work comes from repeat business and referrals. We’ve earned our stripes by doing things properly, and as the business continues to grow, it’s an exciting time to join us as Transport & Fleet Manager. The role We’re looking for an organised, proactive and experienced Transport & Fleet Manager to join our team. This is a key office-based role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management, compliance, and performance of our growing fleet of HGVs, plant, sweepers, concrete wagons, and support vehicles operating across highways, construction, and infrastructure projects nationwide. Working closely with operations, drivers and our in-house maintenance team, you’ll help ensure our fleet remains safe, compliant, efficient and ready to deliver the high standards our customers expect. You’ll also act as a key point of contact for external compliance consultants, supporting the ongoing management of fleet, safety, and operational compliance systems, and assisting with audits, inspections, and accreditation requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing North East business with a strong reputation in the highways and construction sectors. Key responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day management of the company fleet, • Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence obligations and DVSA requirements, • Manage vehicle maintenance schedules, inspections and servicing programmes, • Monitor driver hours, tachograph compliance and defect reporting, • Coordinate MOT preparation and fleet availability with workshop teams, • Maintain accurate fleet, compliance and maintenance records to a high standard, • Support transport planning and vehicle allocation where required, • Liaise with drivers, operatives, suppliers and subcontractors, • Assist with incident investigations and compliance reporting, • Help maintain high standards of health & safety and operational compliance across the fleet, • Support continuous improvement of fleet systems and processes What we’re looking for • Transport Manager CPC-qualified, • Previous experience in a transport, fleet or logistics management role, • Thorough understanding of fleet compliance, maintenance and transport legislation, • Strong organisational and communication skills, • Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment, • Proactive, reliable and solutions-focused attitude, • Experience within the highways, construction or heavy haulage sectors would be advantageous Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience, • 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays, • Friendly, down-to-earth working environment (daily laughs guaranteed), • Varied and fast-paced workload, • Opportunity to join an ambitious business where you can really make your mark If you’re an experienced Transport Manager looking for a new challenge with a local, growing business, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV to liam@3cservicesltd.co.uk *𝙉𝙤 𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚.
