Transport Manager

ReFood UK; Widnes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Job summary

A waste management company based in Widnes is looking for a Transport Manager to lead their transport team. This full-time role involves coordinating raw material supply, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing a team of 45 staff members. The ideal candidate should have experience in transport management, strong leadership skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development as part of a forward-thinking team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing transport or supply chain operations.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate confidently.
• Knowledge of the waste industry.
• IT confidence and flexibility under pressure.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a transport team of 45 direct reports.
• Coordinate the raw material supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations.
• Plan efficient use of the driver and vehicle fleet.
• Review and analyze department KPI performance reports.
• Recruit, train, and develop drivers and support staff.
• Maintain and improve driver and staff engagement levels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Transport management

IT skills

Job description

At ReFood, we don’t just move food waste, we transform it. Our state-of-the-art Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plants recycle food waste into renewable energy, heat, and ReGrow, a nutrient-rich fertiliser that goes right back to local farms. By doing so, we’re helping businesses divert food waste from landfill and building a more sustainable future.

Now, we’re looking for a Transport Manager to join our growing team in Widnes. This is your chance to combine leadership, logistics, and sustainability into one rewarding career.

The Opportunity

This is more than a transport role. You’ll be the key link ensuring our collections run smoothly, our customers are supported, and our drivers are motivated. We’ll invest in your future development, offer tailored training, and give you the opportunity to grow with us.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary and benefits.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same, but your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating a transport team of around 45 direct reports including Class C & Class C+E drivers, transport co-ordinators and administrators to successfully deliver daily collection SLA’s and meet key targets.
• Coordinating the raw material supply chain, working closely with customers and internal teams
• Ensuring full compliance with transport operator licence regulations, health & safety legislation, and company standards.
• Planning efficient use of our driver and vehicle fleet to maximise service levels and minimise downtime.
• To review vehicle and analyse department KPI performance reports and provide support where required
• Recruiting, training, and developing drivers and support staff
• Ensuring driver and staff engagement levels are maintained and improved where required

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you bring:

• Experience in managing transport or supply chain operations.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate confidently.
• Waste industry knowledge
• IT confidence
• A flexible, committed team-player approach, calm under pressure and great at prioritising.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A role with purpose helping protect the planet through sustainable food waste recycling.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.