Transport Manager - HGV vehicles
hace 2 días
Sheffield
Transport Manager - HGV vehicles\n\nLocation: Sheffield\nSalary: From £40,000 + pension\n\nAre you an experienced Transport Manager with a valid National Transport Manager CPC looking for your next opportunity?\n\nWe 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.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for someone with proven experience in transport management, Operator Licence compliance, DVSA regulations, fleet compliance, vehicle maintenance, and transport operations.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nManage the daily operation of the HGV and commercial vehicle fleet.\nAct as the nominated Transport Manager on the Operator Licence.\nEnsure full compliance with DVSA regulations, Operator Licence (O Licence) requirements and UK transport legislation.\nOversee vehicle servicing, MOTs, PMIs, defect reporting and preventative maintenance schedules.\nManage driver compliance, licence checks, tachograph and drivers' hours regulations.\nMonitor fleet utilisation, vehicle availability and operational performance.\nLiaise with drivers, workshop teams and external maintenance providers.\nMaintain accurate transport records, compliance documentation and fleet management systems.\nMonitor transport KPIs, maintenance costs, fuel usage and budgets.\nDrive continuous improvement across the transport operation while promoting a strong health and safety culture.\n\nAbout You\n\nYou'll have experience in one or more of the following roles:\n\nTransport Manager, Senior Transport Planner, Transport Operations Manager, Fleet Manager, Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager, Transport Compliance Manager, HGV Fleet Manager, Operations Manager\nExperience within any of the following sectors would be advantageous:\n\nYou may have been in the following industries : Logistics, Distribution, Waste Management, Construction, Manufacturing, Utilities, Civil Engineering, Heavy Industry\n\nEssential Requirements\nNational Transport Manager CPC (Essential).\nProven experience as a Transport Manager managing HGV transport operations.\nExcellent knowledge of DVSA regulations, Operator Licence compliance, and UK transport legislation.\nStrong understanding of drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and transport compliance.\nExperience managing fleet maintenance, vehicle compliance and operational performance.\nExcellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.\nCommercial awareness with experience managing transport budgets and KPIs.\nStrong IT skills, including transport management systems and Microsoft Office.\n\nYou'll have experience in one or more of the following roles:\n\nTransport Manager, Senior Transport Planner, Transport Operations Manager, Fleet Manager, Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager, Transport Compliance Manager, HGV Fleet Manager, Operations Manager\nExperience within any of the following sectors would be advantageous:\n\nLogistics, Distribution, Waste Management, Construction, Manufacturing, Utilities, Civil Engineering, Heavy Industry