Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Wakefield

Permanent

£30,000 – £35,000 DOE

The Client

My client is recognised as a leading preconstruction specialist who work on a wide range of important projects within rail, highways and infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Ensure operations are fully compliant with legislation and company tachograph policy and the Road Traffic Act

* Maintain existing restricted license with a view to applying for full operator’s license within 12-18 months

* Oversee profit & loss of new transport division.

* Expand transport operations, revenue and profitability via internal client base

* Act as the first point of contact for staff regarding vehicle incidents, accidents, servicing and repairs.

* Monitor use of company fuel cards.

* Liaise with group fleet manager regarding lease and new vehicle purchases

* Oversee vehicle hire arrangements

* Implement, arrange and maintain goods vehicle operator’s license.

* Manage vehicle maintenance records.

* Introduce and maintain computerised records for maintenance and servicing of all vehicles.

* Manage use of vehicles in accordance with lease agreements.

* Liaise with operations and logistics manager to programme vehicle and plant movements

* Apply for and achieve FORS accreditation

Essential Qualifications / Personal Skills

* Candidate will hold CPC

* Leadership – you will be capable of leading small teams.

* Ability to conduct business in a professional manner at all times

* Ability to work on own initiative

* Problem Solver

* Punctual & efficient

About ATS Recruitment

ATS Recruitment are a specialist agency supplying skilled candidates into the engineering and construction industries on both a permanent and contract basis.

We are extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the sectors we recruit into and have several large national (UK) and international clients who repeatedly use our services.

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