Transport Manager

idibu; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee its logistics centre in Thatcham, England. The role involves managing daily operations and ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering high service standards. You're expected to have experience in managing drivers and a good knowledge of transport laws. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a pension scheme and 26 days of holiday, with a commitment to supporting employees in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Performance-related pay plan

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• CPC National licence preferred.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence compliances and Transport law.
• Experience managing drivers and their performance.
• Strong understanding of operational Health & Safety.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for operational business.
• Develop and implement Service Level Agreements.
• Monitor and manage performance against compliance standards.
• Provide performance reporting for service levels and targets.
• Manage staff and vehicle operating costs in line with budget.

Skills

CPC National licence

Knowledge of Operator Licence compliances

Experience in managing drivers

Knowledge of transport and compliance management

Understanding of operational Health & Safety

Analytical and problem-solving skills

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

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• 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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

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.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

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.