Responsibilities for the job role include:
Overseeing multiple Transport departments include, 8 Wheel Tippers, Waste Artics, Commercial Waste Operations, Skip and Hook Vehicles, Heavy Haulage Low Loaders, and a fully functioning HGV Workshop inclusive of an active DVSA approved MOT Facility.
A. Strategic Leadership
* Develop and deliver a Group Transport Strategy aligned to business growth, customer expectations, and cost optimisation.
* Lead fleet modernisation, replacement cycles, alternative fuel strategy, and long-term asset planning.
* Standardise transport processes, KPIs, performance frameworks, and reporting across all divisions.
* Provide senior leadership input to tenders, pricing models, and customer contracts.
B. Compliance, Safety & Risk
* Hold senior accountability for all O-Licence undertakings across multiple operating centres.
* Ensure absolute compliance with:
o DVSA requirements
o WTD/Tachograph Regulations
o HSE/WISH waste industry guidance
o Environmental permitting and waste transfer regulations
* Lead accident reduction strategy, claims prevention, and driver performance improvement.
C. Operational Excellence
* Oversee transport departments, ensuring consistent performance, service delivery, and cost control.
* Drive operational efficiencies using telematics, route optimisation, driver behaviour, and load utilisation improvements.
* Ensure robust daily defect, workshop coordination, and vehicle availability processes.
* Improve fuel performance (MPG, idling, route planning).
D. People Leadership
* Lead, coach and develop departmental managers, planners, and workshop leadership teams.
* Build succession pathways and training plans (including Driver CPC alignment).
* Embed a high-performance culture with clear KPIs and accountability.
E. Financial & Commercial Management
* Own the annual transport budget, including fuel, tyres, maintenance, compliance, and fleet investment.
* Deliver year‑on‑year cost savings without compromising safety or service.
* Improve margin performance on transport‑intensive contracts.
* Work with Finance to increase fleet costing accuracy and profitability visibility.
* Deliver monthly presentations to the Board of Directors.
Benefits
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Corporate gym membership discount
* Annual Salary Review
* Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
* Progression opportunities
* 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support
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