Job Description
Transport Manager
Waterbeach – 45 hours per week – £42,000 per annumCompany use van, pension and additional benefits
We are seeking a committed and capable Transport Manager to join our team at Waterbeach and take responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient running of our transport operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transport or fleet management experience who enjoys leading people, solving problems and driving operational performance in a fast-paced environment.
This is a key operational management role with responsibility for a mixed fleet of approximately 33 vehicles, including hookloaders, tractor units, walking floor trailers and commercial waste collection vehicles.
Working closely with the Principal Business Manager and Compliance Manager you will play an important part in maintaining high service standards, strong transport compliance and effective fleet performance.
What you will be doing
- Managing the day-to-day transport operation to ensure safe, compliant and efficient service delivery
- Overseeing vehicle and driver deployment to meet operational and customer requirements
- Leading and supporting Traffic Supervisors
- Monitoring fleet performance, vehicle utilisation, fuel use, defects and repairs
- Working with the Compliance Manager to ensure maintenance, inspections and transport compliance requirements are met
- Supporting incident investigation, performance management and operational improvement
- Contributing to cost control, service performance and ongoing operational efficiency
What we are looking for
- Experience in a transport, logistics or fleet role
- Experience of managing operational teams, including supervisors and drivers
- Good understanding of fleet operations, driver management and service delivery
- Knowledge of transport compliance, health and safety and operational best practice
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
- A practical, hands‑on management style with the ability to lead by example
- Full UK driving licence
- LGV licence
- Experience of transport, routing or fleet management systems
- Knowledge of operator licence compliance and vehicle maintenance planning
This role requires flexibility to meet operational demands, including occasional out‑of‑hours contact and occasional weekend cover (additional payments will be made).
InclusionAt Thalia Waste Management, we work hard to make sure we are an inclusive and diverse place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV, we’re focused on who you are, your skills and passion that can be brought to Thalia Waste Management. We know and understand the everyone is different and has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working and any adjustments that could be needed! We’ll do all that we can to support everyone from their first contact with us. For any support or adjustments needed through our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As a Disability ConfidentEmployer, we will make sure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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