258486 Transport and Car Lease Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Manager to lead and oversee our transport and car leasing operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring efficient, compliant and cost-effective transport and logistics within NHS Dumfries & Galloway.

Key Responsibilities Include

Manage day-to-day transport operations, ensuring timely and efficient delivery schedules

Ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Operator Licence standards

Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules, inspections, and defect reporting

Lead, motivate, and support drivers and transport staff

Monitor fleet performance, fuel usage, and operational costs

Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and service delivery

Maintain accurate transport records and reporting systems

Liaise with internal departments and external partners to optimise logistics processes

We are looking for

Proven experience in a Transport Manager or similar role

Strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance requirements

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification

Proficient in transport management systems and Microsoft Office

Having a CPC qualification is advantageous however consideration will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experiences at management level.

INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of the 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now sees more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. If you would like to read more information please visit: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

Additional Information For International Candidates
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

WORK VISA
If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.

Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).

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