Transport Manager

Transport Manager - Operations

Transport Manager role within a medium sized waste management, collection & recycling company operating in complex/high care environments across construction, energy, engineering and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for day to day transport operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance and strong commercial performance.
• Oversee driver management, including hands on management of approximately 30 drivers.
• Run the O Licence and maintain full compliance with transport legislation and operator requirements.
• Manage transport operations, including routing, planning and fleet utilisation to optimise vehicle performance, efficiency and downtime.
• 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 audit readiness.
• Ensure reliable and timely service delivery, resolving customer issues and complaints effectively.
• Support maintaining accreditation standards, including Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

Qualifications & Experience

• CPC qualified Transport Manager (minimum).
• Minimum 2 years managing drivers or operational teams.
• Experience using TMS, routing systems and MS Office.
• Good knowledge of the Oxfordshire area.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• IOSH or equivalent safety training.
• Office based; must be present, proactive and confident in managing drivers and challenging performance.

Employment Details

• Working hours: Monday to Friday 07:00 to 16:30.
• PPE requirements: in operational areas.
• Location: Oxfordshire (specific site not disclosed).

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement: 27 days + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company events.
• Full PPE & uniform supplied.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free flu jabs.
• On site parking.