Transport Planning Team Manager

Ready to lead a meaningful transport operation in a world-class holiday destination? We're looking for a proactive, results-focused Transport Planning Team Manager to lead our fleet operations across Sal and Boa Vista, ensuring our guests enjoy safe, seamless, and exceptional travel experiences from arrival to departure.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, discretionary bonus schemes, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more.
• Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment.
• A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.
• Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams.
• Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation.
• A competitive salary package that recognizes your expertise and contribution.
• We'll pay you for all training days completed, plus you'll get free access to our TUI Learning Hub, TUI Skills Academy, and language lessons.
• Complimentary access to our dedicated WeCare Team and 24/7 Wellbeing Hub to support your wellbeing.
• We're offering a permanent contract, and you can level up your career with growth opportunities tailored to your unique skills and expertise.

ABOUT THE JOB 

• You'll lead day-to-day fleet performance across buses, microbuses, and jeeps, ensuring reliability and availability that keeps our guests moving smoothly.
• Optimizing scheduling, utilization, and cost control will be key to your success, and you'll work closely with transfer operations to deliver seamless guest journeys.
• Overseeing garage operations and workshop teams means you'll ensure preventive maintenance plans are implemented and maintained to the highest standards.
• Monitoring productivity and continuously improving maintenance processes will help drive operational excellence across the function.
• You'll manage and develop drivers, mechanics, planners, and support staff, building a strong performance culture through coaching and leadership.
• Leading recruitment, rostering, and performance management ensures we have the right people in the right places at the right times.
• Ensuring full compliance with company standards and local legislation is non-negotiable, and you'll lead safety audits, inspections, and incident management.
• Driving a culture of safety across the operation means everyone goes home safely at the end of each day.
• You'll monitor fleet performance, availability, and cost efficiency, providing clear reporting and driving data-led decision making.
• Collaborating closely with key stakeholders across operations and regional teams will be central to delivering results and continuous improvement.

ABOUT YOU 

• You bring proven experience in transport logistics management, fleet planning, or maintenance management.
• Your leadership capability shines through, with experience managing operational teams and building high-performing cultures.
• A solid understanding of fleet maintenance, compliance, and transport legislation is essential to your success in this role.
• Background in technical or operational settings is helpful.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese allows you to communicate effectively across our diverse teams and destinations.
• You're someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex operational challenges with practical solutions.

From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.

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