Transport Manager

Grundon Waste Management Ltd; Austrey CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Grundon is seeking a proactive Transport Manager to oversee waste collection operations from Bishops Cleeve Depot. You will lead depot teams, ensure safe, compliant operations, and drive performance while coordinating with Fleet and Workshop for vehicle readiness.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and customer-focused service in a dynamic waste management environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Transport Manager CPC qualification and GCSEs/NVQ or equivalent.
• Experience in waste management, logistics, or transport with proven team leadership.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving with a customer focus.
• Strong IT, numerical and analytical skills, including Office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead depot teams to deliver high performance and service standards.
• Monitor attendance, performance and conduct, applying policy.
• Oversee driver hours and ensure legal compliance.
• Maintain safety culture and address incidents promptly.
• Coordinate with Fleet and Workshop on vehicle compliance.
• Prepare for audits and FORS/Operator Licence requirements.

Skills

Transport CPC

Team leadership

Communication

IT & analytics

Legislation knowledge

UK driving licence

LGV 2 preferred

Geographical knowledge

Education

GCSEs / NVQ

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational management systems

Job description

Salary: Competitive
Hours:06.30 to 16.00 Monday to Friday, plus one in three Saturday mornings 07.00 to 11.00

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future?

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

This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems. Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations.

Reporting to the Depot Operations Manager, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and reliable waste collection services at Bishops Cleeve Depot. Working alongside the wider depot team, you will help drive operational excellence by supporting day‑to‑day activities, overseeing designated areas of responsibility and providing effective supervision and support to colleagues.

What will you do

• Support and motivate depot teams to deliver high performance, engagement, and excellent service standards.
• Assist with employee development, performance reviews, training, inductions, and probation management.
• Monitor attendance, performance, and conduct, taking appropriate action in line with company policies.
• Lead regular team briefings and toolbox talks to encourage communication, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Administer driver bonus schemes fairly and accurately in line with company procedures.
• Ensure driver hours are managed and recorded in full compliance with legal requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring accidents, incidents, and training needs are identified, reported, and addressed promptly.
• Work closely with Fleet and Workshop teams to maintain a safe, compliant, and roadworthy vehicle fleet.
• Conduct end‑of‑shift debriefs with drivers and crews to review performance and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain depot readiness for internal audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance checks, including FORS standards and Operator Licence requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with all company policies, employment procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• Champion colleague wellbeing and mental health, fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace culture and promoting access to wellbeing resources.
• Support wider business objectives through project work and additional duties as required.

Why you will like working here

• A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture.
• Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Competitive salary and great benefits.
• A company that values your voice and ideas.

About You

• A valid Transport Manager CPC qualification (essential), supported by GCSEs, NVQ/GNVQ qualifications, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience within waste management, logistics, transport, or a similar operational environment, with a proven ability to lead teams and achieve performance targets.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills, alongside a strong customer‑focused mindset.
• Strong IT, numerical, and analytical abilities, including experience with Microsoft Office applications and operational management systems.
• A solid understanding of relevant legislation, including health and safety requirements, drivers' hours regulations, and operator licensing compliance.
• A full UK driving licence (essential); LGV Class 2 (Category C) qualification would be advantageous.
• Good geographical knowledge of the local operational area, or the ability to rapidly develop this understanding.

About Grundon

Grundon is the UK’s largest family‑owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment.

Why Grundon

At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry’s most respected names.