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CPC Qualified Transport & Fleet Manager – c£43k + Bens + Prospects
Days, 40hr week
Bolton
Summary:
This is a combined role where you will manage the fleet and transport operations within the company financial and operational objectives ensuring legal compliance. You will manage both departments via 2 excellent managers & take a strong overview of the current operation whilst looking at areas to improve upon. There will be a good level of input required on various transport projects too.
Whilst it is an overseeing role this is still very much hands on & visible & so you are expected to be the face of both the transport & fleet operation.
The overall fleet is 150 & 45 active vehicle & drivers per day spread across 3 sites on multi-drop deliveries.
You will Indirectly be managing the drivers
Takea pro-active role in helping to upgrade the route planning system
Heavily involved in reviewing the move to electric vehicles
Review all aspects of vehicle maintenance, and purchasing, selling and all related aspects of relevant legislation whilst remaining safe legal and compliant.
Maintaining excellent communication to all involved.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that transport labour costs fall within budget and monitor through the implementation of robust control mechanisms.
Manage the department via 2 hands on managers.
Ensure all fleet overheads are contained within the monthly budgetary limits and any invoices passed speedily to the relevant Head Office department for payment
Monitor vehicle running costs and take appropriate actions when costs are above expected threshold
Ensure that customer reported damaged and missing orders are recorded and investigated with necessary corrective action taken
Ensure robust mechanisms are in place for effective management of driver payments.
Ensure that vehicles are roadworthy and serviced in accordance with company procedures and manufacturers guidelines.
Regular route reviews are carried out for effectiveness and removal of un-necessary cost
All documentation is filed in line with statutory requirements including quarterly audits
Vehicle fuel and oiling arrangements are controlled in the agreed manner
Complete monthly Fleet KPIs by agreed deadline and monitor performance. Address issues and create remedial action plans.
Investigate customer services issues, provide prompt feedback and implement remedial actions to
Ideal Candidate:
CPC Qualified with experience across Transport & fleet management.
Ideally managed a Multi fleet / multi-drop operation
Full UK driving license
An excellent understanding of great customer communications, both internal and external
Fleet Management, tracking & cost systems
Budgeting, forecasting and P&L accountability
KPI driven
Advanced MS and other software packages
Accident reduction management systems
Health and safety / Risk based training
Driver/fleet management
Claims defensibility / Contractual risk
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
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