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Transport Manager

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Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Bishop's Stortford, Essex CM22, England

Salary

拢40,000 - 拢48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Fleet Controller position available for a successful company managing 15 highway maintenance vehicles.
  • Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in fleet management and possess strong IT and communication skills.
  • The role offers a salary of 拢35,000 per year and involves daily tasks such as organizing inspections, resolving vehicle defects, and managing a workshop.
  • The company seeks an individual who can suggest process improvements and collaborate with other departments.
  • This position is primarily office-based with potential career advancement to Transport Manager or Operations Manager.

Fleet Controller required for this successful company with some high profile maintenance contracts

Role is to manage the fleet operations of 15 highway maintenance vehicles

Hours are 8am - 5pm

Role shall be to manage the fleet and workshop and drivers.

Company are seeking someone who can bring suggestions and improvements to current processes and who will work closely with other departments across the business

Daily duties will include but isn't limited to:

路Organising inspections & MOTs

路Resolving vehicle defects, breakdowns, warranty repairs

路Operating our job management software - uploading jobs to the drivers tablets, handling stock control, actioning defects

路Workshop management (manging mechanic/workshop) - this will include giving work to the mechanic to do for the day/week, making sure the workshop is staying tidy and safe

路Purchasing - ordering parts, fuel, AdBlue, oils as and when needed

路Driver welfare - speaking to the drivers making sure they are okay and have everything they need to do their jobs, assisting with holiday requests

路Specific contract management - for example some contracts have more stringent security procedures so will need to management applications for ID passes and vehicle passes

This is an interesting role and could lead to the position of Transport Manager or Operations Manager if the candidate is willing to progress.

Mainly office based at client depot, however could attend site or customer offices from time to time.

Working hours will be 8am-5pm.

Skills Required:

Strong IT skills

Good communication skills

Good work ethic

Able to manage your own time

Knowledge of construction industry (preferred)

Knowledge of trucks, mechanically minded (preferred)

Knowledge and experience of management a fleet.

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