Transport Manager

Thames Water; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Maidenhead seeks a Transport Manager to oversee daily logistics and maintain operational excellence. The role requires strong management skills and knowledge of transport laws, ensuring compliance and optimal resource utilization. You will develop service agreements, monitor performance, and lead compliance efforts while promoting health and safety standards. This position offers a salary up to £53,600 and numerous benefits, including generous holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Contributory pension (maximum 12%)

Performance-related pay plan

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• CPC National licence preferred.
• Strong understanding of transport law and compliance.
• Experience in managing drivers and their performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of logistics centre.
• Ensure legislative and company-specific compliance.
• Monitor and manage performance against operational targets.

Skills

Knowledge of Operator Licence compliances

Transport law

Previous experience in managing drivers

Transport and compliance management

Operational Health & Safety

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Numerical skills

Education

CPC National licence

Job description

As Transport Manager you will be part of a team providing support to the driver supervisors where you will both work in unison to successfully manage the day-to-day running of our logistics centre whilst maintaining consistently high standards and reliability across the teams.

These teams drive both waste and water tankers and HIAB vehicles from 7.5t up to 26t with beavertail and various vans and trailers. The Transport Manager role sits within our Renewals and Logistics Department and supports the business in providing cost-effective delivery of inventory and logistics solutions through the driving and operating of LGV and HGV vehicles.

You will be responsible for delivering consistently high standards and reliability in line with legislative and company-specific requirements, whilst achieving optimum utilisation through effective management of people, resources, work planning and risk across the fleet of vehicles, drivers, and supervisors.

What you'll be doing as a Transport Manager

• You will be a single point of contact for our operational business which operates 365 days throughout the year to provide an excellent service.
• Developing and implementing a Service Level Agreement to ensure ongoing validity and continuous improvement.
• Developing systems of work to deliver a compliant, cost-effective and consistent service.
• Monitoring and managing performance against compliance standards and operational targets, implementing action plans to mitigate any risks arising.Providing performance reporting, to provide an overview of performance against service levels, compliance, complaints, targets, etc.
• Effectively resourcing and planning to enable the delivery of both planned and reactive work.
• Maintaining adequate and effective resources and optimising fleet availability.
• Leading and supporting the compliance of the Operator's Licence through effective infringement control, driver training and development. Keeping the Fleet Manager informed of any infringements notifiable to the Traffic Commissioner promptly and in line with 'O' licence requirements.
• Ensuring vehicle and people standards are understood and embedded across the team.
• Working with the Fleet management team to ensure that vehicle and driver incidents are investigated.
• Investigating any driver complaints and delivery failures.
• Managing staff and vehicle operating costs in line with budget.

Location – White Waltham, Maidenhead

White Waltham, Maidenhead

What you should bring to the role

• CPC National licence – Preferable.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence compliances, Transport law and the Road Traffic Act.
• Previous experience in managing drivers and their performance.
• Good knowledge of transport and compliance management.
• Strong understanding of operational Health & Safety.
• Ability to build strong foundations, supported by effective systems and processes.
• Excellent communicator who uses a collaborative approach and uses their initiative.
• Good analytical, problem solving and numerical skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £53,600 per annum depending on experience and skills.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well‑being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities.

Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work.

We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers.

As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.