Transport Services Manager - 2 year FTC

As a credible member of the Transport Management Team you will be responsible for the safe and effective provision and maintenance of the vehicle fleet and transport workshops, ensuring that all associated legal and regulatory requirements are complied with. You will make sure the department provides safe, compliant, effective and efficient vehicles and service and manage the resources, assets and equipment associated with the role ensuring that all regulatory, safety, operational and technical requirements are complied with. Additionally, you will support operational managers by ensuring that the vehicles they use are fit for purpose and maintained safely, efficiently and effectively. Hold responsibility on all matters concerning vehicle maintenance and the general management of the workshops within the area and the associated regulatory compliance in areas including, but not limited to Operator Licencing, PSSR, LOLER and PUWER and driver safety and compliance.What you'll be responsible for

• The safety, welfare and well-being of the Transport team
• Manage systems such as vehicle tracking, drivers hours, MID, OCRS and Operator Licence administration, SAP and Assure (H&S management system)
• The provision and maintenance of 1500 company vehicles in line with manufacturers' and regulatory guidelines or adapted practices as required
• The effectiveness that the fleet provides to company-wide water and wastewater regulatory targets such as CML / Sewer Flooding / Wastewater Treatment compliance
• The safe, efficient and effective management of the resources summarised below to meet the above objectives
• The Transport Services Business Management System
• The department provides 24/7 support to the business and manages stand-by arrangements using both direct employees and contractors
• Provide information and guidance to HGV Managers to ensure on-going compliance with relevant legislation
The resources that this role is responsible for include:
• 29 technical staff and administrative staff
• 7 garage workshops and all associated property, asset and equipment matters
• An annual budget of c£5m
• A fleet of c1500 vehicles including HGV's,
• The management of contracts with suppliers of tyres, parts, tools, administrative services etc
• The SAP-based fleet management systems and peripheral management systems
Timescales vary from daily operational challenges, managing people and resources, to longer term more strategic decisions that impact on cost and effectiveness as well as the nature of the fleet's construction and regulatory compliance


• Articulate, excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the business and external supply chain and client organisations.
• Sound knowledge of all relevant transport and H&S legislation.
• Good business finance and commercial knowledge
• Experience in contract management and transport management with expert knowledge of transport regulatory frameworks and procedures (DVSA as well as relevant safety legislation including LOLER, PSSR and PUWER regulations.
• IOSH Managing Safely and Qualified Transport Manager is desirable
  
  Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and take away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.
To be able to deliver high quality, essential services which help to protect the health of our customers, colleagues and our environment, we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people, assets and information is key to us, so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the company's required security objectives. We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident, proud and able to bring their whole selves to work. To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT+, Non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve. In essence, ours is a company based on trust, openness, respect, commitment and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for. Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT © Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019. Job Segment: Compliance, Logistics, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Contract Manager, Legal, Operations

As well as a market competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:
• Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive)
• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
• Enhanced employer pension contributions - Up to 11% employer contributions
• Free Mortgage Brokering Services
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
• Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
• Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites
• Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
• Many more can be found here!
Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest. Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.