About this role
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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