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Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Transport Manager for a well-established Transport company. The company is based in The Slough, Berkshire area.About the RoleOverall responsibility for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective running of the fleet in the transport operation ensuring that the fleet is up to date with industry standards and haulage regulations.The role will be conducted over a 10-hour day shift, Monday to Friday. About the Ideal PersonTo have at least 5 years’ experience of working within a Transport department, involving HGV’s. Be able to work alongside 2 other Transport Managers, as part of the overall team, so being a strong team player will be extremely important.The successful candidate willideally have achieved a CPC (or on route to achieving). Class 1 driver qualified, preferred but not essential. Plus, a strong knowledge of truck and trailers, would be beneficial. You will, at least, be required to hold a valid UK driving licence, for cars and light commercial vehicles.Key Deliverables in role:-Maintain O Licence data to the satisfaction of the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA, maintain the accuracy of fleet and business data held on Vehicle Operator Licence website on the Gov.uk portalMaintain vehicle planner and all documentation relating to fleet, arrange routine preventative maintenance of fleet with various workshops and ensure Company’s VOR policy is enforced Manage and review preventative maintenance processes and implement change as and when requiredMonitor driver’s defect reporting and challenge individuals where necessaryMonitoring of vehicle, driver downloads, missing mileage & tacho infringementsReview tachograph data regularly to spot any driver rule violations and provide appropriate training to help drivers impr