Transport Manager

Your new company
Our client is a leading UK infrastructure and engineering services organisation, delivering and maintaining essential assets and services across a range of complex, highly regulated environments. With a strong national presence, the company supports major public-sector and infrastructure programmes and is recognised for its focus on safety, sustainability and operational excellence.

Your new role
This is a temporary contract until April/May 2027 with a view to the position becoming permanent. You will take responsibility for the safe, legal, and compliant operation of fleet and transport activities across designated sites in Scotland. Make sure vehicles are roadworthy, maintained, inspected, and serviced on time, with any defects dealt with quickly. Ensure operating centres meet Operator Licence, DVSA and road transport legislation requirements. Monitor drivers' licences, CPC requirements, drivers' hours, tachographs and daily vehicle checks to keep operations compliant. Manage vehicle allocation, keys, fleet utilisation and fuel usage across the operation. Lead and support fleet compliance audits and inspections, making sure any actions or improvements are completed. Support the investigation of road traffic collisions, vehicle defects and other fleet-related safety issues. Travel between operating centres as required, helping to maintain consistent fleet and transport standards across Scotland.
What you'll need to succeed
Candidates will be required to have a CPC. Strong organisational, admin and numeracy skills. Ability to think logically and analytically. Understanding of vehicle maintenance/engineering and knowledge of a workshop/body shop environment. Computer-literate.

What you'll get in return
A salary of between 41,000 and 43,000 on a 40-hour contract. Our client is flexible in working hours and this is Monday-Friday.
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