Join Our Team as a Transport Manager
We are seeking a Transport Manager who will play a vital role in keeping our vehicles running smoothly and safely. The role of Transport Manager encompasses being responsible for transport logistics, coordinating your team and compliance with transport regulations. You will also have a direct line to the Operations Director.
You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to motivate and inspire your team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a company that is successful in its field. If you are a driven and ambitious individual with a passion for success, then we want to hear from you!
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Working pattern: | Full-time |
| Location: | Thetford, Norfolk |
| Start date: | Immediate start |
| Salary: | Competitive salary |
| Contact name: | Wes Carrington |
| Contact email: | wes@wisergroup.co.uk |
About Wiser Recycling
Wiser Recycling is a large independent processor of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the East and North of England. Our focus is to recycle electrical wastes regularly, reliably and responsibly. This includes processing TVs, fridges, computers and fluorescent tubes into valuable materials.
We value our staff and the quality service they deliver to our customers. We see it as essential to provide a happy, enjoyable and productive workplace that encourages creativity, openness and continual improvement.
Your new role
As our Transport Manager, you will be responsible for managing our transport team, coordinating transport logistics, preparing weekly driver schedules, monitoring fleet maintenance, communicating with our customers and keeping up-to-date transport compliance.
To help you confidently adapt and problem-solve, we have established various support teams. Among others – these include compliance, health and safety, administration and sales. Together, we work as a team to reach our goals. In addition to your support crew, you will also have access to a variety of software and systems. Asana, MyCompliance, PeopleHR and Fieldmotion to name but a few. All are designed with the goal of assisting you in project management, compliance monitoring and leadership.
Day-to-day, you will be using our support systems to help you work towards your goals. Some of the tasks you will be undertaking as a Transport Manager will include:
- Recruit, motivate and manage our transport team stationed throughout the UK. Holding them accountable to key performance indicators and internal processes.
- Develop, maintain and improve our systems and procedures relating to customer collections and transport.
- Ensure that our transport department complies with vehicle operator licence regulations, Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) and other haulage regulations.
For further details of the role and requirements, please see download our job description.
Communication Skills
Driving Results
Planning & Implementation
Confidence
Self-Development
Business Awareness
Requirements
Mandatory
- 3 years of relevant experience of working within a haulage or transportation environment.
- Holder of a Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage.
- Informed about the latest trends and developments concerning electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
Desired
- Experience of working within the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment industry.
- Proven experience as Transport manager.