Transport Manager

Biffa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management seeks a Transport Manager to oversee a significant fleet and enhance operational efficiency. This role involves ensuring compliance with transport legislation and managing a skilled team. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in logistics management and a commitment to safety and excellence in customer service.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in traffic or logistics management.
• In-depth understanding of transport and health and safety legislation.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fleet of 40+ vehicles and day-to-day traffic office operations.
• Ensure health and safety, environmental compliance.
• Lead performance monitoring and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Cost Control

Operational Leadership

Education

National CPC

Job description

Biffa Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Transport Manager

Biffa Greater London, England, United Kingdom

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Biffa. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A quick look at the role

The Transport Manager will efficiently and effectively manage a fleet of 40+ vehicles. The role will also manage the day-to-day operations of the Traffic Office. Ensuring health and safety, environmental and operator licence compliance. Along with delivering first-class customer service.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Leadership & Performance Monitoring: Provide leadership and deliver clear work instructions to traffic dispatchers, drivers, and operatives. Review depot KPIs and drive improvements in service, safety, and profitability
• Fleet Management: Manage vehicle operations, ensuring safe usage, wheel security, and compliance with gross weight limits. Liaise with the fleet team for seamless operations
• Legislative Compliance: Ensure adherence to transport and environmental legislation, including managing third-party insurance claims
• Cost Control & Efficiency: Support cost control initiatives, drive operational efficiency, and focus on reducing costs to exceed budget expectations
• Health & Safety: Enforce Health and Safety protocols, including near miss reporting and emergency procedures. Review near-miss reports to maintain a first-class customer experience
• Administrative Excellence: Complete all role-related administrative tasks, including worksheets and tachograph records
• Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers through proactive communication
  
  
  

Our Essential Requirements

• Extensive Industry Expertise: Proven experience in traffic or logistics management, including resource management, cost control, and operational leadership within unionised, multi-shift environments
• Knowledge & Compliance: In-depth understanding of transport, environmental, and health and safety legislation, with strong knowledge of lean methodology and KPIs
• Skills & Qualifications: National CPC, strong commercial acumen, excellent communication and planning abilities
• Flexibility & Area Knowledge: Familiarity with the local area and willingness to travel for business needs across the UK
  
  
  

Biffa - we're changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Distribution

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  Technology, Information and Internet

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