Fleet Transport Manager

Fleet Transport Manager – Automotive – Cheltenham – Up to GBP54,000 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

#J-18808-Ljbffr…