We Are Hiring!
Circet UK are looking for an Experienced Transport Manager to join our team in East Kilbride!
Main Purpose:
The Transport Manager will provide and manage a safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective transport. Manager will be responsible for providing support to the contracts & senior management as and when required in relation to fleet expertise. To Manage Vehicle Repairs.
General Key Duties
* Manage the Operator Licence and Operating Centres and PMI checks on Company vehicles
* Be a key driver and serious about safety by leading from the front
* Plan, organise and manage all garage, transport, activities to meet the business needs
* Responsible for the maintenance of all transport and fleet including service history, calibration etc.
* Ensure the fleet is properly maintained and all necessary documentation and records are kept
* Manage and resolve queries and complaints efficiently and courteously
* Adhering to all the company's safety guidelines including wearing of all personal protective equipment.
* Ensure all vehicles are tracked with our telematics systems Samsara.
* Transport Audits Annually with FORS and Van Excellence (Logistic UK)
Key Duties of the Fleet Manager include
* Liaise with fleet admin and ensure invoicing has been completed and ensure hire, fuel, other charges, telematics, repair/maintenance orders are raised on system for cost control.
* Promote and ensure understanding of and compliance with transport policies, procedures, and legislation (e.g., Tachograph, towing, ADR regulations)
* Check Driver Files are up to date addressing appropriately if not - Build & maintain Files for all drivers and all training records and Driving Licence kept on file keep for 2 Years.
* Maintain Operating Centres & Operator licence in our different traffic area - ensure compliance with Licence Operator regulations are met without fail. Reporting any non - compliance attend all operator centres as per Traffic Commissioner guidelines.
* Ensure competitive pricing for parts
* Ensure all vehicles are sign written correctly as per Circet Livery standards.
* Liaise with fleet admin and ensure monthly reports are produced and distributed accordingly addressing appropriately if not.
* All legal requirements and Fleet requirements to be met on all owned/hired vehicles.
* Ensure drivers are aware of laws relating to driving hours and rest times/breaks (RTWTD).
* Ensure all vehicles over 3.5 ton adhere to the 6 weekly checks required by Operator licencing.
* Ensure all vehicles have motor insurance as required by Law on our MID portal.
* Ensure all drivers meet the legal requirements across UK.
* Ensure all accident and defect reporting for all fleet vehicles including any insurance claims.
* Responsible for the control of fuel cards also issuing vehicles through our in-house system.
* Procurement experience dealing with suppliers and pricing of third-party garages and parts and verifying invoices.
* Managing Drivers for the FORS Driver training courses.
* Installing Trackers and De-tracking vehicles.
Education, Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications required:
Pre:
* CPC Qualification and Good Repute with minimum 3 years' experience.
* Proficient IT Microsoft and systems skills. Understanding of Transport Systems/Telematics.
* Effective time management.
* Effective management skills through others.
* Team player with a flexible approach to work & hours of work.
* Flexibility in relation to working hours.