Operations Fleet Manager

Operations Fleet Manager
Salary: £40k to £60k DOE
Hybrid role with UK travelling involve
Monday to Friday

Grafton Recruitment are actively recruiting for an experienced Operations Fleet/ Transport Manager with experience within the Automotive/Car Transport industry. The successful applicant will be a part of the innovative project, required to plan and co-ordinate transport operations.
THE ROLE:
Some of your responsibilities as an Operations Fleet/ Transport Manager are listed below:

• Prepare transport plans and routes to optimise and maximise profitability.
• To optimise the transport performance of all vehicles destined for our customers' fleets or the network.
• Work on innovative projects to ensure sustainability and reliability of the fleet.
• Ensure compliant, efficient and effective operation with a strong focus on health and safety.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of the fleet managers, monitoring the routes.
• Produce reports and manage KPIs to optimise load factors.
• Developing ad hoc analyses to further investigate identified logistics performance improvement opportunities.
• Report generation and KPI management for load optimisation.
• Prepare the activity of the drivers according to the schedules, holidays and legal regulations.
• Organising performance review meetings.

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Operations Fleet/ Transport Manager:

• Would demonstrate a proven track record (5 + years' experience) in Fleet & Transport Management and Operations Management within the Automotive/Car Transport industry.
• Possess valid CPC Transport Manager Qualification.
• Strong analytical skills of performance data and financially aware in managing budgets and spend.
• A leader who listens and thrives in a high-performance environment through engagement, where the focus is on the team and wider business.
• Ability to make timely and well-judged decisions under pressure and with conflicting requests.
• Dedication to customer focus to meet the expectations and requirements of all internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate good verbal / written communication skills in order to liaise effectively.
• Flexible working will be required at times to support operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Leadership skills to motivate, guide, and influence team.
• Possess driving license.
• Hold Certificate of Professional competence in National Road Haulage Operations.

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Naomi Coates at or Kamila Korzeniewska at