Transport Manager

Biffa; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is looking for a Transport Manager to oversee fleet operations and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role involves managing a team, optimizing costs, and building strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in logistics management and a National CPC certification. This position is located in Tees Valley, England.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in traffic or logistics management.
• In-depth understanding of transport and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fleet of 30+ vehicles for efficient operations.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and customer service excellence.
• Drive improvements in service, safety, and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Monitoring

Fleet Management

Cost Control

Health and Safety Compliance

Customer Communication

Education

National CPC certification

Job description

Overview

A quick look at the role. The Transport Manager will efficiently and effectively manage a fleet of 30+ 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