Transport Manager required for Amber Valley NorseAlfreton, Derbyshire - DE55 4NJ£45,890.21 per annum40 hours per weekMonday to FridayAmber Valley Norse is a successful Joint Venture partnership between Norse Group and Amber Valley Borough Council. We provide both Commercial and Domestic, refuse and recycling collections across Derbyshire.We currently seek a Transport Manager to join the us and lead our Fleet operations across the Amber Valley area.As Transport Manager you will demonstrate continuous and effective control of fleet operations and will report into both the Partnership Director and the Group Fleet Manager.*A full UK Driving licence with a Category C entitlement is needed to meet the requirements of this role*Role Responsibilities* Ensure effective and continuous control of all fleet operations.* Ensure all Norse vehicles, including Non O-licence are operated in conjunction with relevant legislation and regulations.* Responsible for ensuring all relevant records such as vehicle maintenance, defect records and Drivers Hours records are completed and retained as per statutory requirements and are available when required.* Responsible for ensuring that all vehicles are kept in a fit and roadworthy condition at all times, and effective management of third-party vehicle maintenance providers, used to maintain the Fleet.* Assist with specification, tendering and procurement of vehicles, plant and equipment.* Assist in the preparation and presentation of business plans, quality, performance targets and performance management reports.* Ensure personal compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice updates.Candidate RequirementsQualifications/Training/Knowledge* Certificate in Professional Competence in Road Haulage (National)* Extensive knowledge of Operator Licencing requirements* Automotive Engineering qualification* Level 3 Motor Vehicle Mechanics* Member of relevant professional bodyExperience* Proven management experience in a similar role managing diverse transport operations.* Experience of vehicle maintenance workshops* Experience of municipal vehicles and plant operations.* Experience of using Fleet Management IT systemsSkills/Abilities* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written confident giving instruction and direction effectively and concisely.* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage your own workload, meeting strict deadlines under pressure.* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate empower and provide guidance to others.* Ability to work on own initiative, as an individual or as part of a team.* Capable of showing flexibility in your approach to delivering work.* Proficient in using Microsoft OfficeOur Offer* £45,890.21 per annum* Enrolment into our Royal London Pension Scheme* Company Sickness Scheme* Ongoing training and development opportunities* Access to group wide benefits and offersWe are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.JBRP1_UKTJ