Transport Manager - PSV
hace 3 días
Lincoln
Take ownership of a substantial passenger fleet and lead safe, compliant transport operations with an established business in Lincoln. \n FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established passenger transport business with the recruitment of a Transport Manager – PSV. \n Permanent, full-time position based in Lincoln. \n Salary: \n £40,000 – £55,000 depending on experience + additional benefits \n This is a senior transport management role with responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a substantial passenger vehicle fleet, including responsibility for Operator Licence compliance, fleet maintenance, driver management and overall transport performance. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Act as the named Transport Manager on the company’s PSV Operator Licence.\n, • Maintain all Operator Licence undertakings and ensure continued regulatory compliance.\n, • Liaise with the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA where required.\n, • Manage a fleet of approximately 30–50 PSV vehicles, alongside a wider non-PSV fleet.\n, • Develop and maintain a rolling forward maintenance programme covering PMI, MOT, LOLER, PSVAR and emissions requirements.\n, • Monitor vehicle defects, recalls, downtime and external maintenance providers.\n, • Maintain accurate fleet records and transport compliance information.\n, • Oversee tachograph downloads and analysis.\n, • Investigate infringements and implement corrective actions with drivers.\n, • Ensure Drivers’ Hours, Working Time and Driver CPC requirements are maintained.\n, • Lead, coach and develop drivers and wider transport personnel.\n, • Support driver recruitment, induction, performance and disciplinary processes.\n, • Monitor driving licence checks, Driver CPC records and CPD requirements.\n, • Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, including root cause analysis.\n, • Analyse vehicle utilisation and mileage to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary running costs.\n, • Carry out route risk assessments and maintain relevant safety documentation.\n, • Ensure compliance with PSVAR accessibility requirements.\n, • Support commercial tenders through transport costing and compliance input.\n, • Contribute to budgeting and wider cost-saving initiatives.\n, • Maintain professional competence through ongoing CPC and industry development.\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Valid Passenger Transport Manager CPC – International is essential.\n, • Proven experience managing a PSV / passenger transport fleet.\n, • Strong knowledge of Operator Licence requirements and transport compliance.\n, • Excellent understanding of Drivers’ Hours, tachographs, Working Time and roadworthiness requirements.\n, • Experience managing vehicle maintenance planning, PMI schedules and MOT compliance.\n, • Proven experience leading and developing drivers and transport teams.\n, • Strong accident and incident investigation capability.\n, • Confident dealing with DVSA, Traffic Commissioner requirements and compliance audits.\n, • Strong organisational, leadership and decision-making skills.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication ability.\n, • Comfortable using transport compliance software and Microsoft 365.\n, • Experience with telematics, PSVAR compliance or zero-emission vehicles would be advantageous.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • £40,000 – £55,000 salary depending on experience.\n, • Permanent, full-time position.\n, • Company pension.\n, • CPD / professional development budget.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Opportunity to take ownership of a substantial PSV transport operation.\n, • Long-term career development within an established passenger transport business.\n\n Please apply.