Transport Manager - PSV

Take ownership of a substantial passenger fleet and lead safe, compliant transport operations with an established business in Lincoln.

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established passenger transport business with the recruitment of a Transport Manager – PSV.

Permanent, full-time position based in Lincoln.

Salary:

£40,000 – £55,000 depending on experience + additional benefits

This is a senior transport management role with responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a substantial passenger vehicle fleet, including responsibility for Operator Licence compliance, fleet maintenance, driver management and overall transport performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the named Transport Manager on the company’s PSV Operator Licence.
• Maintain all Operator Licence undertakings and ensure continued regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA where required.
• Manage a fleet of approximately 30–50 PSV vehicles, alongside a wider non-PSV fleet.
• Develop and maintain a rolling forward maintenance programme covering PMI, MOT, LOLER, PSVAR and emissions requirements.
• Monitor vehicle defects, recalls, downtime and external maintenance providers.
• Maintain accurate fleet records and transport compliance information.
• Oversee tachograph downloads and analysis.
• Investigate infringements and implement corrective actions with drivers.
• Ensure Drivers’ Hours, Working Time and Driver CPC requirements are maintained.
• Lead, coach and develop drivers and wider transport personnel.
• Support driver recruitment, induction, performance and disciplinary processes.
• Monitor driving licence checks, Driver CPC records and CPD requirements.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, including root cause analysis.
• Analyse vehicle utilisation and mileage to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary running costs.
• Carry out route risk assessments and maintain relevant safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with PSVAR accessibility requirements.
• Support commercial tenders through transport costing and compliance input.
• Contribute to budgeting and wider cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing CPC and industry development.

Requirements:

• Valid Passenger Transport Manager CPC – International is essential.
• Proven experience managing a PSV / passenger transport fleet.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence requirements and transport compliance.
• Excellent understanding of Drivers’ Hours, tachographs, Working Time and roadworthiness requirements.
• Experience managing vehicle maintenance planning, PMI schedules and MOT compliance.
• Proven experience leading and developing drivers and transport teams.
• Strong accident and incident investigation capability.
• Confident dealing with DVSA, Traffic Commissioner requirements and compliance audits.
• Strong organisational, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication ability.
• Comfortable using transport compliance software and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with telematics, PSVAR compliance or zero-emission vehicles would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• £40,000 – £55,000 salary depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Company pension.
• CPD / professional development budget.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a substantial PSV transport operation.
• Long-term career development within an established passenger transport business.

Please apply.