Fleet Operations Manager – Lead 45+ Vehicles & KPIs

Biffa Group; Southampton; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Biffa Group is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a 45+ vehicle fleet at the Southampton Depot. You will oversee daily traffic office operations, ensuring health, safety and environmental compliance while delivering first-class customer service.

You will guide dispatchers and drivers, optimise KPIs and costs, and maintain regulatory standards across the fleet. A strong CPC and experience in unionised, multi-shift environments are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in traffic or logistics management with leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of transport, environmental and health and safety legislation.
• International CPC and commercial acumen.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and familiarity with the local area.

Responsabilités

• Lead and instruct traffic dispatchers, drivers and operatives; review depot KPIs and drive improvements in service, safety and profitability.
• Manage vehicle operations, ensure safety, wheel security and weight compliance; liaise with fleet team for seamless operations.
• Ensure compliance with transport and environmental legislation and manage third-party insurance claims.
• Support cost control and drive operational efficiency to beat budget expectations.
• Enforce Health and Safety procedures and review near-miss reports to maintain a first-class customer experience.
• Complete admin tasks including tachograph records and worksheets.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers through proactive communication.

Connaissances

Leadership

KPI management

Transport & logistics

Health & safety

Formation

International CPC

Description du poste

Biffa Group is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a 45+ vehicle fleet at the Southampton Depot. You will oversee daily traffic office operations, ensuring health, safety and environmental compliance while delivering first-class customer service.

You will guide dispatchers and drivers, optimise KPIs and costs, and maintain regulatory standards across the fleet. A strong CPC and experience in unionised, multi-shift environments are essential.