Transport Manager

SARIA UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Dagenham is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead a team of drivers for smooth operations. The role involves coordinating logistics, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting a sustainable future through food waste recycling. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a CPC qualification. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams effectively.
• Ability to communicate confidently.
• Flexible and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a team of drivers.
• Coordinating raw material supply chain.
• Planning efficient vehicle fleet use.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Experience in managing transport or supply chain operations

Waste industry knowledge

IT confidence

Education

CPC National/International qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Transport Manager – Dagenham

Business: ReFood (part of SARIA Group). At ReFood, we don’t just move food waste, we transform it. Our state-of-the-art Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plants recycle food waste into renewable energy, heat, and ReGrow, a nutrient-rich fertiliser that goes right back to local farms. By doing so, we’re helping businesses divert food waste from landfill and building a more sustainable future.

Now, we’re looking for a Transport Manager to join our growing team in Dagenham. This is your chance to combine leadership, logistics, and sustainability into one rewarding career.

The Opportunity: This is more than just a transport role. You’ll be the key link ensuring our collections run smoothly, our customers are supported, and our drivers are motivated. We’ll invest in your future development, offer tailored training, and give you the opportunity to grow with us. This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary and benefits.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same, but your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating a team of around 45 Class C & Class C&E drivers to deliver daily collections and meet key targets.
• Coordinating the raw material supply chain, working closely with customers and internal teams.
• Planning efficient use of our vehicle fleet to maximise service levels and minimise downtime.
• Ensuring compliance with transport regulations, health & safety, and company standards.
• Recruiting, training, and developing drivers.
• Maintaining driver records and monitoring drivers’ hours in line with EU Road Haulage Legislation.
• Producing vehicle KPI reports and handling general site compliance admin.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you bring:

• CPC National/International qualification.
• Experience in managing transport or supply chain operations.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate confidently.
• Waste industry knowledge
• IT confidence
• A flexible, committed team-player approach, calm under pressure and great at prioritising.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A role with purpose helping protect the planet through sustainable food waste recycling.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.

How To Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, send us your CV and covering letter:

By email: [e-mail]

By post: HR Department, Ings Road, Doncaster, DN5 9TL

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of applications.