Transport Manager – 2 Years Experience Required – Whitney – Permanent Role.
Location: Whitney-Oxfordshire
Working hours: Monday to Friday 07:00 to 16:30
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum
About the Company: With more 50 years of experience, this is a trusted name in waste management and skip hire across Oxfordshire. This is a family‑run business, who take pride in fostering a friendly, supportive work environment while delivering the expertise and professionalism their customers rely on. They are a growing company with a clear vision of expanding their services, committed to developing their people to the highest standards, delivering a hassle‑free, high‑quality experience for their customers, and driving real change for a greener Oxfordshire. And they are looking for passionate people to help them get there.
Purpose of the Role
They are looking for a hands‑on Transport Manager to take full responsibility for their day‑to‑day transport operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and strong commercial performance. This is not a desk‑based role. They are looking for someone who is present, proactive, and confident in managing drivers, challenging performance, and maintaining full control of the operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage transport operations, including routing, planning, and fleet utilisation.
- Monitor and improve vehicle performance, efficiency, and downtime.
- Ensure full compliance with transport legislation and operator requirements.
- Take ownership of cost control, KPIs, and operational profitability.
- Work closely with planners and operational teams.
- Lead and manage drivers, ensuring performance and accountability.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure audit readiness.
- Ensure reliable and timely service delivery, resolving customer issues and complaints effectively.
- Support maintaining accreditation standards, including the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in transport or logistics.
- Minimum 2 years managing drivers or operational teams.
- CPC qualified or actively working towards it.
- Experience using TMS, routing systems, and MS Office.
- Good knowledge of the Oxfordshire area.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Experience in waste management / skip hire / similar industry.
- IOSH or equivalent safety training.
What we are looking for
- Self‑motivated, hands‑on manager.
- Someone who challenges performance and asks the right questions.
- Strong commercial awareness and focus on results.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and hold people/drivers accountable.
- A strategic thinker with a problem‑solving mindset, capable of making informed decisions.
- Strong attention to detail and data analysis skills.
Work Environment
- Office based
- PPE requirements: in operational areas
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement 27 days + Bank Holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Company events
- Training and development opportunities
- Full PPE & uniform supplied
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free on‑site parking
- Sick pay
- A chance to lead meaningful improvements
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