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We are looking to offer a Regional Transport Manager the opportunity to join our expanding Fleet Department Team based in Swansea, Wales.
About the team
As the Regional Transport Manager you will be part of our Fleet Department Team, who are responsible for road transport compliance. You will be working on our Welsh Water Contract.
You must be prepared to travel and stay overnight in hotels on occasions.
About the role
You will be responsible for implementing and managing Road Transport Operations in your area of responsibility, identifying any risks to the business, reporting to the Senior Regional Transport Manager in your region and working closely with the wider Transport Operations Compliance Team to drive continual improvement.
As the Regional Transport Manager, you'll get the opportunity to:
* Ensure effective and continuous control is being maintained of M Group Services commercial vehicles & assets, paying particular attention to those vehicles on the Operator Licence you are named on, and that no business unit breaches the margin on the licence.
* Implement robust business unit communications, continuous and effective management & control of vehicles & drivers in line with undertakings, whilst building & maintaining a good working relationship with your Line Manager & wider stakeholders.
* Ensure you provide support, advice & guidance on all aspects of Road Transport Operations, Occupational Road Risk & any Transport accreditations to those Managers & Supervisors responsible for putting vehicles and drivers to work within the Business Unit, ensuring compliance with Group Transport Operations Policies.
* Ensure commercial drivers complete the induction & all driver and vehicle compliance records are maintained, ensuring all vehicles and drivers are on Key 2 & MID, scheduled maintenance events are completed on the agreed date/time and they comply with DVSA's guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
* Ensure commercial drivers complete daily checks on vehicles & report any defects found and record their daily drivers hours.
* Work with the business unit to ensure vehicle telematics are fitted and data is monitored and analysed.
What you'll bring?
* National CPC Holder, with experience of managing a large diverse fleet.
* Strong background in dealing with complex issues and or requirements.
* Capability to take ownership, responsibility, and work as part of a team to deliver high standards.
* Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure to strict deadlines and be prepared to travel.
* Computer literate and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and as a minimum hold a category B Licence.
What's in it for you?
* 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays.
* Discretionary annual bonus.
* Contributory Pension scheme.
* Life Assurance.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform.
* Private health care.
* Company car/car allowance and fuel card.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.
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