Job description
- Rossendale, UK
- 30-40K
- Permanent,
- undefined,
- ASSIS/TRAN
- 14/10/2026
Job description
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client in the Rossendale area for an Assistant Transport Manager/ Transport Supervisor
This role will involve working with a small team of drivers and assisting the Transport Manager.
Duties will include but not be limited to:-
1. Fleet Operations Management
- Plan and coordinate daily vehicle schedules and routes.
- Ensure vehicles are allocated efficiently to meet customer and business requirements.
- Monitor fleet utilisation and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Respond to operational issues such as breakdowns, delays, or driver shortages.
2. Driver Management
- Supervise drivers and transport staff.
- Conduct driver briefings and debriefings.
- Monitor driver performance, attendance, and punctuality.
- Support recruitment, induction, and training of drivers.
- Assist with disciplinary and performance management processes when required.
- Will be required to drive class 2 wagon as and when required
3. Compliance and Legal Requirements
- Ensure compliance with:
- Driver hours regulations
- Working Time Directive rules
- Tachograph legislation
- Operator Licence requirements
- Health and Safety legislation
- Monitor driver infringements and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate transport records and documentation.
4. Vehicle Maintenance
- Schedule vehicle servicing, MOTs, inspections, and repairs.
- Ensure daily vehicle defect checks are completed.
- Liaise with workshops, maintenance providers, and fleet suppliers.
- Minimise vehicle downtime through effective planning.
5. Health, Safety and Risk Management
- Promote a strong safety culture.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Ensure risk assessments and safe working practices are followed.
- Implement corrective and preventative actions where necessary.
6. Customer Service
- Manage customer expectations regarding deliveries and collections.
- Resolve transport-related customer complaints.
- Communicate service updates and delays professionally.
7. Administration and Reporting
- Produce transport reports and KPIs.
- Monitor fuel usage, vehicle costs, and operational performance.
- Maintain records relating to drivers, vehicles, and compliance.
- Use transport management systems (TMS) and fleet management software.
8. Financial Control
- Assist in managing transport budgets.
- Monitor overtime, agency spend, fuel costs, and vehicle expenses.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without affecting service standards.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate may be required to cover absences/holiday cover so must hold a class 2 licence.
Salary & Benefits
- Permanent Placement
- £34,000 salary
- Pension
- Free Parking
Hours
- 7:30am till 5pm Monday to Thursday
- 7:30am till 4:30pm Friday
- 4 hours AM every other Saturday
If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business.gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job
Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
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