CPC Qualified Transport & Fleet Manager

CPC Qualified Transport & Fleet Manager

c£38k - £40k + Bonus +  Benefits + Prospects

Monday – Friday

Avonmouth

Client Profile:

Our client is a well established, non food FMCG distribution organisation with 4 main sites supplying larger items to a host of commercial clients with larger rental items across the UK. The role therefore focuses on delivery, collections/returns as well as fleet management.

Summary:

• Management of a 6 x 3.5 tonne vans, drivers
• Warehouse planning and assignment of local crew and freelancers.
• Planning and coordinating deliveries
• Ensuring vehicle maintenance, compliance with transport regulations, and optimising the transport operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• To help the business to expand you will eventually arrange and apply for an O license & then assist with the purchase of heavy haulage vehicles & subsequent management of these.
• Check and manage digital Tachograph cards
• Ensure all vehicles are maintained in good working order, including regular servicing and inspections and record keeping
• Coordinate repairs, MOT’s servicing and maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
• Book crew onto the master jobs sheet and allocate the requisite amount of drivers and assistant crew to each job.
• Liaise with the warehouse on availability of stock, job completion and loading
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback and development opportunities for staff.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues related to transport and delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance, inspections, and driver hours.
• Monitor and manage transport costs, including fuel, maintenance, and staffing.
• Prepare regular reports on transport operations, including performance metrics, costs, and issues.

Ideal candidate:

• Must hold a current Transport Managers CPC
• Ideally an O’ Licence holder
• Leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities
• We will also need the successful
• A knowledge of purchasing 18 tonne trucks or heavy haul trucks would also be useful.
• Valid driver’s license.

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.