Bennett & Game Recruitment
Position: Transport Manager
Location: Edmonton, North London
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per year
Our client, a well-established business operating within the waste and recycling sector, is looking to recruit an experienced Transport Manager to oversee both the operational and compliance functions of their transport operation.
This is a hands-on management role responsible for ensuring the smooth running of a fleet of approximately 20 vehicles, including articulated lorries and tippers, while maintaining full compliance with transport legislation and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring effective fleet utilisation and operational efficiency
- Manage and coordinate a fleet of approximately 20 vehicles including articulated lorries and tippers
- Take responsibility for transport compliance, ensuring adherence to operator licence obligations and DVSA requirements
- Monitor driver performance, conduct driver debriefs, and manage driver hours and working time compliance
- Ensure vehicle maintenance schedules, inspections, defect reporting, and fleet compliance processes are managed effectively
- Lead and support transport teams, drivers, and operational staff to maintain service standards
- Manage route planning and resource allocation to maximise operational performance
- Investigate and resolve operational and transport-related issues efficiently
- Maintain accurate transport records, audits, and compliance documentation
- Work closely with internal teams and customers to ensure operational requirements are met
Requirements
- Previous experience in a Transport Manager or senior transport operations role
- Valid Transport Manager CPC qualification is essential
- Previous experience being named on an Operator Licence or acting as a nominated Transport Manager is highly desirable
- Experience within waste, recycling, aggregates, construction, bulk haulage, or similar sectors highly desirable
- Strong understanding of operator licence compliance, driver regulations, and transport legislation
- Experience managing fleets including articulated vehicles and tipper operations preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to manage both operational and compliance responsibilities within a fast-paced environment
Salary & Benefits
- Salary between £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
- Monday to Friday role supporting an operation running between 06:00 – 18:00
- On-call support required as and when operationally necessary
- Opportunity to join an established business with long-term stability
- Varied role with responsibility across both operational and compliance functions
- Onsite position based in Edmonton, North London
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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