About 365 Vacuum Excavation Limited
365 Vacuum Excavation Limited is a growing, family-run business specialising in vacuum excavation and associated services across the UK.
We pride ourselves on providing a professional, safe and reliable service to our customers while maintaining the values and personal approach of a family business.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced and proactive Transport & Fleet Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management, compliance and availability of our specialist fleet.
Our Fleet
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a specialist fleet currently consisting of:
- 16 Vacuum Excavators
- 4 Flatbed Vehicles
- High Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment and associated plant
- Company support vehicles and associated fleet equipment
The Role
This is a hands-on management position requiring someone who can take ownership of the fleet and ensure our vehicles and equipment remain safe, compliant, maintained and operational.
Working closely with the Operations Director, Managing Director, maintenance team and operational crews, you will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance while ensuring vehicle downtime is kept to an absolute minimum.
The role will also have responsibility for ensuring the company's transport operation meets all relevant legal, regulatory and company requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of the company's transport and specialist fleet.
- Plan and coordinate vehicle servicing, inspections, MOTs and preventative maintenance.
- Manage vehicle defects from initial reporting through to repair and close-out.
- Liaise with manufacturers, dealerships, workshops and external maintenance providers.
- Monitor vehicle downtime and proactively chase repairs and parts to ensure vehicles return to operation as quickly as possible.
- Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance, inspection and compliance records.
- Ensure vehicles are presented and maintained to a high company standard.
- Monitor driver and vehicle compliance.
- Manage tachograph and drivers' hours compliance where applicable.
- Support the management of the company's Operator Licence requirements where applicable
- Maintain servicing, inspection, MOT, insurance and other fleet renewal schedules.
- Review maintenance and repair costs and challenge suppliers where appropriate.
- Monitor recurring vehicle defects and identify opportunities to improve fleet reliability.
- Coordinate breakdowns and emergency repairs.
- Work closely with operations to ensure sufficient vehicle availability to meet customer requirements.
- Support investigations relating to vehicle incidents, damage and defects.
- Help maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance and operational efficiency across the business.
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, confident and comfortable taking ownership of a busy specialist fleet.
You should have previous experience within transport management, fleet management, HGV fleet maintenance or a similar operational transport role.
Experience within construction, utilities, haulage, plant hire, waste, drainage or specialist vehicles would be particularly beneficial.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous Transport or Fleet Management experience.
- Good understanding of HGV maintenance and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of Operator Licence responsibilities and DVSA requirements.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Experience managing vehicle servicing, inspections and defects.
- Confidence dealing with workshops, dealerships and manufacturers.
- Good IT and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to prioritise when dealing with breakdowns and operational pressures.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with drivers, operators, management and suppliers.
- A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Transport Manager CPC Required
What We Offer
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Holiday: 28 days per year.
Pension: Company pension scheme.
Employment: Full-time, permanent position.
You will be joining a growing family-run business where you will work directly with senior management and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how our fleet is managed.
This isn't a role where you will simply monitor spreadsheets. We are looking for someone who will take ownership of the fleet, build strong relationships with our operators and suppliers, and help us keep our specialist vehicles safe, compliant and working.
Apply
If you have experience managing an HGV or specialist vehicle fleet and are looking for a position where you can take real ownership and become an important part of a growing family business, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply through Indeed with an up-to-date CV detailing your relevant transport, fleet and maintenance management experience.
365 Vacuum Excavation Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- where are you based
- do you have CPC transport managers certificate
Experience:
- managing transport: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
