At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. We’re looking for a Transport Manager (Fixed Term Contract) to join our Aviation business, based at RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire. This operational leadership role is responsible for managing site transport services, fleet performance, and driver standards in support of the UK Military Air LAFT 2 contract. You will deliver transport and airside activities safely, compliantly, and efficiently. The role reports to the Site Operations Manager and involves leading the transport function on site, managing people, vehicles, and processes to meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage site transport operations to support flying and operational activity
* Manage fleet availability, maintenance coordination, and vehicle compliance
* Ensure all drivers and transport staff are suitably trained, qualified, and current
* Maintain transport governance, documentation, and compliance with RAF and Babcock standards
* Lead and develop the transport team, ensuring effective shift cover and performance
Additional Information
The role is full‑time, fixed‑term (4 years) working 40 hours per week, based at RAF Leeming. Successful candidates will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment.
Qualifications
* Strong operational leadership experience within transport or logistics
* Good working knowledge of transport legislation, driver compliance, and fleet management
* Ability to work collaboratively with military and civilian stakeholders
* Confident communicator with a proactive, safety‑focused approach
* Clean UK driving licence
* Transport‑related licences or professional qualifications (e.g. LGV/PSV/ADR or Operator Licence) are desirable
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This window opens February through to March annually.
* \'Be Kind Day\' enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Security Clearance
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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