Transport Manager


Company:	Thanet District Council
Salary:	£55,524 to £63,396 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	MARGATE, CT9 1XZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Transport and Fleet Manager to join our Waste and Recycling Team, to manage the maintenance, compliance and procurement of the fleet for all of Thanet District Council.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role, and be able to work alongside the other departments to ensure that the residents of Thanet are given the best service possible and the fleet is completely compliant.

This is the perfect opportunity for the right person to help modernise the fleet itself, how it is maintained and the way in which the council operates its fleet. If you are looking for your next career move, enjoy a challenge and implementing change, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties

Being the named Transport Manager on Thanet’s O Licence

Ensuring that all operations in relation to the fleet are done so in a safe and compliant manner

Responsibility for the Workshop and Maintenance budget

Line management responsibility for the workshop staff

Lead on procurement of vehicles for all departments within the Council

Undertake and document regular checks on the fleet to ensure that they are compliant and roadworthy

Lead on any contact with the Traffic Commissioner

Main Tasks

Monitoring and ensuring compliance with maintenance scheduling

Engagement with staff to ensure that drivers are complying with both the law and industry best practice

Look to increase efficiency in vehicle maintenance and purchasing

Organising and planning annual DCPC courses, to make sure that they are relevant and productive

Work with the waste and recycling team to increase their awareness on fleet legislation and training

Promote continuous improvement to help implement new working arrangements and/or vehicle purchases to improve the service delivery

Advise and contribute towards helping TDC reach the authorities Net Zero Targets

Thanet is a great place to live and work...

Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.

All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.

Our staff benefits package include

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Possibility of remote/hybrid working

Flexible annual leave and working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Reduced cost leisure membership, including Theatre tickets and sporting activities

An extensive Employee Wellbeing package

For more information on the role, pleaase contact Matt Elmer at matthew.elmer@thanet.gov.uk

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