Transport Operations Leader — P&L, CPC Licensed

Beauparc; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own transport and collection operations across an assigned area in the UK. You will report to the General Manager and lead a large team, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient service delivery while managing financial performance and regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for an operational P&L, cost control and productivity, and you must be willing to be named on the company’s Operator’s Licence.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in transport/logistics or waste management.
• Strong leadership of operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with budgets, cost control and P&L performance.
• Knowledge of transport legislation, Operator’s Licence requirements and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the operational P&L across revenue streams, including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Lead daily transport and collection operations ensuring safe and efficient service delivery.
• Maintain demand and resource planning for drivers and vehicles.
• Improve routes, fleet utilisation and productivity while protecting service quality.
• Act as Transport Manager on the Operator’s Licence.
• Ensure compliance with licence requirements, legislation and internal standards.
• Lead and develop drivers and operational staff.
• Deliver against KPIs on service, cost, productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee fleet maintenance and asset utilisation to minimise downtime.
• Drive audits, incidents investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, workshop and compliance teams.

Skills

Transport Manager CPC

Budget & P&L

Team leadership

Transport legislation

Route planning

Fleet utilisation

Tools

Transport management systems

Route planning tools

Job description

Panda is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own transport and collection operations across an assigned area in the UK. You will report to the General Manager and lead a large team, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient service delivery while managing financial performance and regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for an operational P&L, cost control and productivity, and you must be willing to be named on the company’s Operator’s Licence.