Tanker Fleet Team Manager

Severn Trent; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in the UK is seeking a Night Tanker Fleet Team Manager to oversee the Night Vacuum Tanker drivers and manage logistics operations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, driving efficiencies, and developing training strategies for drivers. The ideal candidate should have a CPC qualification and a proven track record in team management. Competitive salary with additional benefits offered, including a bonus and generous holiday package.

Benefits

£50,500 + Night Rate & associated allowances

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave at discounted rate

10% monthly discount with Busy Bees Nurseries

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a team of up to 20 drivers.
• Experience in Vacuum tanker or similar transport operation.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Night Vacuum Tanker drivers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and report on operational plans for efficiencies.
• Recruit, train, and develop drivers.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Team management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal abilities

Leadership qualities

Customer management

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Job description

Our Bioresources team have a vacancy for a Night Tanker Fleet Team Manager. Areas to be managed are in the North Region of the Severn Trent patch. You will be responsible for leading our Night Vacuum Tanker drivers and managing the Bio Resources logistics operations effectively. Your role includes utilizing data to formulate comprehensive plans with the Sludge Planning Office, driving efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and Legal Driving Time regulations. You'll also be tasked with spearheading continuous improvements and developing transport solutions that prioritize safety, quality, and cost‑effectiveness. Collaboration with various Severn Trent stakeholders to enhance productivity is key, as is representing the company professionally during UK-wide travel and interactions with customers, the public, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all company activities comply with Severn Trent Health & Safety and Environmental policies, government and legislation.
• Monitor, measure and report on operational and development plans focused on improving and driving efficiencies across each of the regions delivered through data driven interventions.
• Manage, support and motivate team and peers at all sites and out bases, carrying our great 121's on a regular basis and bi annual performance/behavioural reviews.
• Recruit, train and develop drivers according to company policies ensuring relevant HR procedures are followed.
• Establish and maintain a great working relationship with key stakeholders including the Sludge Planning Office, Bioresources Operations, Waste Water Recycling, Property and Transport Teams.
• Be responsible for personnel, monitoring their progress and being their first point of contact should a problem arise making communication skills vital.
• Full compliant on all the activities that surround Operators License including H&S, risk management, vehicle maintenance programmes and policies & procedures.
• Ensure that all fleet vehicles are kept to a high standard and well maintained in line with DVSA legislation and guidelines to ensure maximum operational efficiency and service.
• Ensure operations comply with driving time and rest period Regulations.
• Establish, manage and monitor H&S standards, processes, communications and training ensuring safe systems of work are in place for all activities.
• Incident investigation and reporting within agreed formats and timescales.
• Recording and reporting of all personal injury accidents, near misses and proactive behaviours within team.
• Plan, develop and implement strategy for driver training, induction and performance and development and maintain appropriate systems for measuring.
• Attendance at management, operational and other meetings as necessary to achieve the requirements of the job.
• Driving improved efficiency and productivity through improved service to the business users, improved fleet utilisation and optimised total cost of ownership.

Qualifications & Requirements

In order to succeed in this role, you will need a proven track record of managing a team of up to 20 drivers and their vehicles, ideally within a Vacuum tanker or similar transport operation.

You will need to hold a Transport Manager CPC qualification—National or International—as an entry requirement. Flexibility to adapt to customer requirements and operational demands is essential. You should possess strong analytical and numerical skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal abilities, leadership qualities, and motivational skills. A working knowledge of O-License obligations and the Working Time Directive, as well as experience in stakeholder and customer management, are also crucial to excel in this position.

About Severn Trent

We serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we are committed to quality and inclusivity, welcoming people from all walks of life and celebrating individuality.

Benefits & Perks

• £50,500 + Night Rate & associated allowances (Weekend Working)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonusup to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• 10% monthly discount with Busy Bees Nurseries and one‑week free childcare
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year