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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing transport operations and fleet management, ensuring compliance with transport legislation and effective team leadership. Proficient in optimizing fleet performance and implementing continuous improvement strategies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Transport Operations ManagementTransport Compliance KnowledgePeople Management ExperienceCPC KnowledgeIT Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Fleet Performance ManagementDriver SchedulingFuel Consumption AnalysisOperational Cost ManagementRisk AssessmentsAccident InvestigationMaintenance SchedulingDriver RecruitmentTraining and DevelopmentCompliance Record Maintenance
Soft Skills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership SkillsDecision-Making Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
Certifications & Qualifications
CPC Certification
Industry Keywords
HGV Fleet ManagementTransport LegislationWorking Time DirectiveTachograph RegulationsDriver Hours Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the day-to-day transport operation and HGV fleet at Edinburgh Airport.
- Ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of services meeting customer and airline requirements.
- Oversee driver and vehicle scheduling, fleet performance, fuel consumption and operating costs.
- Resolve operational challenges and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with Operator Licence obligations and transport legislation, including driver hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph regulations.
- Maintain compliance records, conduct licence and entitlement checks, manage driver infringements, and support inspections and audits.
- Lead, motivate and develop the transport team.
- Manage driver recruitment, onboarding, training, attendance and employee development.
- Oversee fleet condition, availability, roadworthiness, maintenance schedules, MOTs, PMIs and statutory inspections.
- Manage vehicle defects, repairs and downtime.
- Maintain fleet documentation and investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Implement corrective actions, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience managing transport, logistics or fleet operations.
- Strong knowledge of transport compliance and driver legislation.
- Proven people management experience, including performance, attendance and development.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- CPC knowledge.
- Experience working in a fast-moving operational environment.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Ability to lead teams and make sound decisions under pressure.
Benefits
Comp & perks- An opportunity to be part of the Emirates global family.
- Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site
- Free tea and coffee
- Simplyhealth Plan
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme
- Inclusive interview adjustments to support candidates in performing at their best