A little bit about the company:
Jarvie Plant Ltd is a leading independent plant and equipment hire company with over 60 years of experience in the industry. We provide a wide range of plant and equipment hire solutions to the construction, civil engineering and industrial sectors. Our Head office is based at Newbridge, Edinburgh, with depots across Scotland and Manchester. We operate through six divisions incorporating Plant, Handling, Access, Accommodation, Power and Commercial Vehicles. As a family business with family values our focus is on delivering excellent customer service every time.
The Role of Transport Manager:
We are looking for a committed professional with experience in managing transport operations to join our team as a Transport Manager. In this crucial role, you will ensure the seamless operation of our fleet by driving cost efficiency, maintaining compliance, and fostering continuous improvement, all while enhancing customer satisfaction through reliable and timely deliveries. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing Fleet Utilisation & Operational Efficiency: Oversee the full utilisation of our transport fleet, ensuring that vehicles are deployed effectively across all depots and minimising downtime.
- Leading the Transport Team: Manage and support our Transport team of drivers and fleet staff, promoting a culture of excellence and customer-focused service.
- Maintenance of our Fleet & Compliance: Ensure our fleet is compliant with all regulatory standards, including servicing, MOTs, and safety inspections. Maintain vehicle readiness and regulatory compliance across the fleet.
- Cost Control & Budget Management: Manage budgets and track key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities for cost savings while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Operational Planning & Coordination: Work closely with our depot managers and other departments to ensure transport resources meet business requirements, ensuring timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Resolve Issues & Foster Continuous Improvement: Tackle operational challenges and pinpoint areas for enhancement. Lead initiatives to drive positive change, improving service delivery and overall operational performance.
- Reporting & Analysis: Track fleet performance metrics and produce regular reports to help guide decision-making and business strategy.
Are you to the right person for this role?
Do you have the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience in leading and managing a transport team, with a successful history of overseeing fleet operations and driving ongoing improvements.
- In-depth knowledge of fleet management, maintenance, and compliance regulations (e.g., DVSA, Operator Licenses).
- Expert at quickly resolving issues while minimising disruption to operations.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
- Driven by a commitment to identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational enhancements.
- Focused on improving the efficiency and reliability of transport services, directly enhancing the customer experience.
In addition to your skills and experience, does your work ethic align with our core values:
- Safety Conscious – Safety comes 1st in all Jarvie Plant Operations
- Collaborative – Strong individual performer, but a Team Player to help one another reach our goals.
- Dependable – Strong Team member that the Service Control team and Customers can rely on to do the right thing.
- Progressive – possess a drive to assist with continual improvement.
- Responsible – we make the communities that we call home a better place.
If yes, this could be the opportunity for you.
The benefits of working at Jarvie Plant:
At Jarvie Plant, our company vision and values are central to everything we do. We offer an attractive rewards package, including a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive range of generous benefits, such as:
- Monday to Friday work pattern
- Tailored Learning Opportunities and Learning & Development Programme
- Our Employee Discount Scheme
- Staff Discount
- Extra Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee recognition scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
If you have the skills and ambition to succeed in this challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV through our Employment Hero recruitment portal using the following link:
https://jobs.employmenthero.com/jobs/jarvie-plant-transport-manager-grangemouth-depot-8eq1j
For any further questions about the role, please contact us at recruitment@jarvieplant.co.uk.
What we need you to know before applying and/or accepting a job offer from us:
Unfortunately, we will not consider applications from candidates that require sponsorship. International applicants will only be considered for interview on receipt of documentation to confirm your Right to Work in the UK.
If we offer you a position, this will be subject to the completion of certain satisfactory checks. Depending on the requirements of the role, this may include a DVLA points check, credit and/or criminal reference checks, as well as providing satisfactory references.
Jarvie Plant - where people are and always will be our greatest asset!
Jarvie Plant Ltd is an employer that welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. Regardless of disability, age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual preference or sexual orientation we are committed to promoting a culture that protects the physical and mental health of all our staff.