Position: Transport Manager
Location: Edmonton, North London
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per year
Our client, a well-established business operating within the waste and recycling sector, is looking to recruit an experienced Transport Manager to oversee both the operational and compliance functions of their transport operation.
This is a hands-on management role responsible for ensuring the smooth running of a fleet of approximately 20 vehicles, including articulated lorries and tippers, while maintaining full compliance with transport legislation and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Oversee the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring effective fleet utilisation and operational efficiency
2. Manage and coordinate a fleet of approximately 20 vehicles including articulated lorries and tippers
3. Take responsibility for transport compliance, ensuring adherence to operator licence obligations and DVSA requirements
4. Monitor driver performance, conduct driver debriefs, and manage driver hours and working time compliance
5. Ensure vehicle maintenance schedules, inspections, defect reporting, and fleet compliance processes are managed effectively
6. Lead and support transport teams, drivers, and operational staff to maintain service standards
7. Manage route planning and resource allocation to maximise operational performance
8. Invest...