1. business with a commitment to delivering sustainable products
2. solid business with UK wide presence
About Our Client
A leading UK environmental services business with a commitment to delivering sustainable product resources and supporting a circular economy
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to set the tone and pace for delivering a safe, compliant and efficient transport operation. This is a hands-on operational leadership role with responsibility for a transport/site operations team. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards across safety, compliance, performance, housekeeping and people management, while fostering a strong safety-led culture on site.Key Responsibilities
3. Lead the safe and legally compliant operation of all site transport activities
4. Ensure compliance with legislation, road traffic, driver hours, tachograph
5. Manage daily transport planning including routes, schedules and load movements
6. Oversee vehicle checks, defect reporting, servicing and MOT compliance
7. Monitor driver performance, hours and attendance, addressing risks and trends
8. Act as site lead for transport audits, inspections and corrective actions
Operations
9. Oversee all yard activity to ensure safe, efficient movement, processing and storage of materials
10. Directly manage the team leader, setting clear priorities and performance expectations
11. Ensure traffic management plans, segregation, stock control and housekeeping standards are maintained
12. Monitor throughput, capacity and plant usage to minimise congestion, downtime and risk
People Management & Leadership
13. Manage attendance, conduct, capability and performance in line with company procedures
14. Ensure all staff receive appropriate training, inductions and safety briefings
15. Carry out return-to-work meetings, investigations and corrective coaching where required
16. Promote collaboration and teamwork across transport and yard operations
Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement
17. Champion a safety-first culture across all activities
18. Lead incident, near-miss reporting and corrective actions
19. Deliver toolbox talks and reinforce site rules and behavioural standards
20. Monitor KPIs and drive operational improvements in safety, productivity and efficiency
21. Support site audits, customer visits and internal compliance reviews
The Successful Applicant
We are looking for:
22. Proven experience in a transport or operational management role
23. Background in waste, recycling, logistics, aggregates or heavy industry
24. Experience managing mixed operational teams, including drivers
Qualifications
25. Full UK driving licence - essential
26. CPC Transport Manager qualification - highly desirable
27. IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) - desirable
Skills & Behaviours
28. Strong working knowledge of transport legislation and operational compliance
29. Practical understanding of yard operations and traffic management
30. Confident, hands-on people manager
31. Organised, decisive and calm under pressure
32. Safety-led, detail-focused and accountable
33. Clear communicator with a visible leadership style
What's on Offer
34. A permanent, full-time leadership role with an established and thriving business
35. The opportunity to make a real impact on safety and operational performance
36. A supportive management team and well-established site operation