Transport Manager (CPC), Transport Montague Street Garage

Contract Type - Permanent
Grade D - £45,091 - £53,460
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week We’re looking for a proactive Transport Manager (CPC) to join our Street Scene Fleet Management team at Birmingham City Council. This is a key role in ensuring our fleet operates efficiently, acting as the key interface between operational waste collection drivers and the fleet department. You’ll work closely with colleagues and external partners to maintain accurate records, support operational analysis, and help deliver cost-effective services that keep Birmingham moving. What you’ll do...

• Ensuring that all transport-related operations are compliant with legal, safety and company standards.
• Monitoring driver compliance with tachograph regulations and driving license requirements.
• Managing compliance processes, overseeing vehicle availability, and coordinating maintenance and repair activities to ensure the smooth delivery of operational needs.
• Provide guidance and training to drivers on compliance and best practices.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for management and drivers needing guidance on transport regulations and best practices.
• Ensuring that an adequate number of vehicles are available daily to meet operational needs.
• Working closely with the fleet department and workshop to manage the allocation and availability of vehicles
• Coordinating with internal and external maintenance providers to schedule regular servicing and urgent repairs.
• Tracking maintenance schedules and ensure all vehicles meet roadworthiness standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of defect reports, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Hold a CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification for transport management
• Have a full, Clean driving license
• Demonstrate proven significant experience in transport management, ideally within waste collection or a similar industry.
• Have experience working with operational drivers and fleet departments.
• Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with drivers and workshop staff
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge about health and safety regulations. Including risk assessments for vehicle operation, accident reporting, and safety protocols for drivers. Ensuring that safety procedures are followed reduces the risk of accidents and legal issues.

What we offer in return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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