Fleet Transport Manager - Automotive - Cheltenham - Up to £54,000 DOE.
About the company
Detail2 Recruitment is working with a leading waste management and environmental services business. They're looking for an experienced Fleet Transport Manager to lead their fleet workshop.
You'll run day to day workshop operations, leading a team of HGV Technicians and a Workshop Supervisor. You'll keep a specialist commercial fleet safe, compliant and on the road. It suits a hands-on workshop leader who wants to own standards and compliance with the backing of a well-resourced business.
Fleet Transport Manager - The Details
Competitive salary
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-16:30 Plus alternate Saturdays 07:00-11:30
Leadership role with a long-established, family-owned business
Career growth and development
Supportive team culture and great benefits
Fleet Transport Manager - Requirements
Proven management experience in an HGV or fleet workshop environment
City & Guilds HGV Parts 1-3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Class 2 HGV licence (minimum) and a solid understanding of tachograph systems
Strong hands-on technical knowledge: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanical
Good understanding of vehicle compliance and operator licence requirements; R2C experience an advantage
Strong communicator who balances service delivery with commercial priorities
Happy to travel between sites
Fleet Transport Manager - Responsibilities
Leading and motivating a team of HGV Technicians and a Workshop Supervisor
Owning the fleet maintenance system (R2C) and LOLER inspection processes
Making sure vehicle documentation is signed off accurately and stays legally compliant
Managing vehicle availability and keeping downtime to a minimum
Planning labour to get the best efficiency and output from the workshop
Maintaining high standards of safety, organisation and cleanliness
About Us
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