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NOLAN TRANSPORT

Location:
United Kingdom, Bridgend, Wales

Category:
Logistics

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Job Description:

Nolan UK is part of the Nolan Group – headquartered in New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland. One of Europe’s leading transport, logistics and warehousing companies the business operates offices, depots, warehouses and maintenance facilities throughout Europe. Established in 1963 the business employees in excess of 1,000 employees, operates a fleet of 2,700 asset owned transport units and transports in excess of 100,000 freight loads annually. The Company maintains and services a fleet that comprises of tractor units, temperature controlled units, Euroliners, curtainsiders, insulated supercube secure box vans, articulated flats and stepframe machine carriers. With 40 employees on site the garage is fully equipped & capable to undertake the complete suite of maintenance and servicing work to operate the fleet. We are currently recruiting for the senior role of Garage Operations Manager to be based in Bridgend, Wales.

Job Responsibility:

Working closely with and reporting to the Garage Director – you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the business
Manage the onsite team of assorted garage staff including mechanics, welders, auto electricians and refrigerated unit technicians
People management duties will include recruitment, selection, training and performance management – including evaluating the quality of the work being undertaken
Log, evaluate and assign all work to be undertaken and schedule the order in which the work is to be undertaken
Assess the work in such a way that complex work is properly assigned while quick and easy repairs are expedited through the garage
Ensure staffing levels are in keeping with the operational needs and financial goals of the business
Operate the facility in full compliance on all matters such as health and safely and quality standards. This responsibility will include the scheduling of regular audits of all agreed standards
Ensuring that all work undertaken is recorded correctly, dated and retained for the purposes of road safety compliance
Accurately record the movement and use of parts and update the stock records each day
Liaise with the Garage Director weekly on the parts and consumables to be ordered each week
Responsible for the end to end movement of all transport units, in order to minimise their time in the garage workshop
Deal with all operational issues that arise from time to time and resolve all matters to the satisfaction of the Garage Director
Monitor the operation of the business and provide input for continuous improvements to systems, scheduling and manpower planning – especially around periods of exceptional or seasonal demands
Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports and updates to the Garage Director

Requirements:

Have a minimum of 5 years management experience working in a similar role – ideally in the road transport industry
Be well organised and a multitasker with an eye for detail and a good common sense approach to the scheduling of work
Have a strong commitment to compliance, health and safety and quality standards
Have stock room and spare parts management experience
Have strong proven leadership skills and be able to demonstrate team leadership, motivation, coaching and the day-to-day management of a team
including performance reviews and staff appraisals
Demonstrate responsibility for delivering on a business plan and its objectives including the management of all resources and costs
Have experience of day-to-day reporting and accountability to senior management
Possess a positive, can do attitude and the ability to go the extra mile to get the job done correctly and on time
Ability to work to deadlines and great attention to detail
Excellent IT and Computer Skills – including Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages
Ideally have a valid HGV Licence – to undertake test drives post vehicle maintenance or willing to achieve the licence at the expense of the company
Transport Manager’s CPC preferable

Nice to have:

Ideally have a valid HGV Licence
Transport Manager’s CPC preferable

What we offer:

The role comes with an attractive competitive salary
Willing to achieve the licence at the expense of the company

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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