Job Description
Operations Manager\n Location: Coventry, West Midlands,\nSalary: Up to £38,000\n Role: Full-time | Monday to Friday\n\nLead Operational Excellence\n\n Ready to take the next step in your logistics or transport career? Join a leading UK business waste management provider as an Operations Manager at our Coventry depot. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n As Operations Manager, you’ll support the Depot Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring service excellence, safety, and efficiency across the board.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead and monitor the traffic dispatcher team and depot KPIs (Service, Safety, Profitability)\nSupervise daily shift operations and driver performance\nEnsure vehicle availability in collaboration with fleet management\nManage, train, and develop team members\nAddress underperformance and manage absences\nPlan for new work mobilisation and seasonal routing challenges\nResolve routing and service issues, including customer visits\nDrive cost control and operational efficiency\nUphold Health & Safety standards and procedures\nAct as Deputy to the Depot Manager when required \nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nEssential Experience & Skills:\n\nExperience as a Transport Manager or in a similar role within logistics/services\nStrong people and Health & Safety management in a unionised environment\nProven ability to meet service delivery KPIs and manage costs\nFamiliarity with route planning software (e.g., Route Monkey, DPS LogiX)\nUnderstanding of Lean Management principlesDesirable:\n\nCPC qualification\nKnowledge of transport legislation and local geography\nExperience in the waste industry and relevant regulationWhat You’ll Receive \n\nOngoing career development, training, and coaching\n25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holiday\nAbility to Buy and Sell up to 5 days Holidaus\nCompetitive salary\nGenerous pension scheme\nRetail, holiday, and travel discounts\nLife coverApply Now!\n\nThis Operations Manager role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter.
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