Transport Manager

Biffa Waste Services; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Transport Manager at the Newcastle Depot to effectively manage a fleet of over 20 vehicles and the day-to-day operations of the Traffic Office. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental regulations, deliver first-class customer service, and provide leadership to the operations team. Proven experience in logistics management and strong knowledge of transport legislation are essential. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in traffic or logistics management within multi-shift environments.
• Strong knowledge of transport, environmental, and health and safety legislation.
• In-depth understanding of lean methodology and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and deliver clear work instructions to the team.
• Manage vehicle operations ensuring compliance and safe usage.
• Support cost control initiatives and drive operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols.

Skills

Traffic or logistics management

Operational leadership

Communication skills

Planning abilities

Commercial acumen

Education

National CPC

Job description

Transport Manager

Location: Newcastle Depot (NE28 6UE)

Monday to Friday

Application closing date 2nd January 2026

A quick look at the role

The Transport Manager will efficiently and effectively manage a fleet of 20+ 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.