APCr Transport Manager

Grundon Waste Management; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

30 days annual leave (incl. bank hols)

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Grundon invites applications for a Transport Manager to lead the Ash Tankers team in Bishops Cleeve. You will ensure safe, compliant operation of the Bulk Powder Ash Tanker fleet, manage drivers and resources, and work with Fleet, Workshop and SHEQ to deliver high-quality service.

You will drive improvements, maintain regulatory standards, and lead recruitment, induction and ongoing staff development within a dynamic waste-management operation.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications or relevant operational experience.
• Transport Manager CPC is essential.
• LGV Class 2 licence would be beneficial.
• Experience in waste management or similar operational environment with team leadership.
• Strong communication, customer service, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with good numerical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety, drivers’ hours, operator licensing and employment legislation.
• Strong geographical knowledge or ability to develop quickly.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team with high standards of performance, engagement and development.
• Coordinate daily with OCO Technology and EFWs to plan collections.
• Support recruitment, induction, training, probation and performance management.
• Manage driver hours, overtime, expenses, attendance and schedules per policy and law.
• Promote safety culture by managing accidents, training needs and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with Fleet, Workshop and SHEQ to keep vehicles safe, compliant and roadworthy.
• Maintain high standards of regulatory and FORS compliance, ensuring inspection readiness and continuous improvement.

Skills

GCSEs

CPC Transport Manager

LGV Class 2 (C)

Team leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Health & Safety knowledge

Driver hours & licensing

Geographical knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills and ideas can make a real impact?

At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a forward thinking, and driven Transport Manager to join our Ash Tankers team based in Bishops Cleeve.

By joining Grundon, your contributions will make a real difference as we work together by showing the world that there is more to waste than it seems.

Reporting to the National APCR Transport Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our mission to leave a better planet for future generations. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our Bulk Powder Ash Tanker fleet, while leading and supporting your team and managing your designated areas of responsibility.

You will also ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and the Goods Vehicle Operator Licence, while effectively managing drivers and resources to deliver a safe, reliable, and high-quality service to our customers.

• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 30 day’s annual leave (inclusive of bank holiday)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

What will you do

• Lead and support the team, promoting high standards of performance, engagement, accountability and development.
• Coordinate daily with OCO Technology and EFWs to ensure collections are planned and completed on time.
• Support recruitment, induction, training, probation and performance management to help employees succeed.
• Manage driver hours, overtime, expenses, attendance and daily work schedules in line with company policy and legal requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring accidents, training needs and follow-up actions are managed promptly and effectively.
• Work closely with Fleet, Workshop and SHEQ teams to maintain safe, compliant and roadworthy vehicles and operations.
• Maintain high standards of regulatory and FORS compliance, ensuring the operation is always inspection-ready and focused on continuous improvement.

About you

• GCSEs (or equivalent) or relevant operational experience.
• Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is essential.
• LGV Class 2 (Category C) licence would be beneficial.
• Experience in waste management or a similar operational environment, including team leadership.
• Strong communication, customer service, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages, with good numerical and analytical skills.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety, drivers’ hours, operator licensing and employment legislation.
• Strong geographical knowledge, or the ability to develop this quickly.
• Full UK driving licence

About Grundon

Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. We offer a whole host of waste collection, treatment and disposal services, all aimed at helping businesses of all shapes and sizes reduce their environmental impact, maximise resources and find value in their waste. Additionally, at Grundon Sand & Gravel we proudly produce and source high-quality aggregates in a responsible and sustainable way.

We take great pride in our heritage and our distinctive approach, which is true to our company values which include:

• To have integrity
• To be caring

At Grundon, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within waste management, this is your opportunity to join us.