Transport Manager(Waste/Recycling)

Transport Manager Home Counties/London My client is a leading commercial waste management services company who have an opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to join their successful and growing operations team to oversee and manage the transport function. As Transport Manager you will be responsible for; Ensuring 6 weekly PMI’s, MOTs, road tax payments and Loler inspections are completed on time and monitor post-repair performance; Investigate any non-compliant issues; Ensure effective and timely maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles in order to minimise downtime; Overall responsibility for the reporting and recording of vehicle defects by drivers; Overall responsibility for ensuring the vehicle/s are not overloaded; Make recommendations for timely vehicle replacements, including types and manufacturers of vehicles, spares etc. in order to improve cost-efficiency; Work proactively with insurers and all departments within the business to reduce fleet-related accidents/incidents; Management of vehicle-related accidents, ensuring insurance claims are kept up to date; Work with the Managing Director to hold driver’s meetings, tool-box talks and to resolve any issues that arise; Maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, whilst promoting a positive health and safety culture at all times; Monitor and manage driver adherence to critical safety processes; Review near misses / incidents in order to establish and implement learning and best practices; Organise and control the effective supervision of all transport key activities within the depot against the targets set; Manage the company’s legal requirements of monitoring tachographs; Management of driver hours; Working closely with the Sales and Managing Director to analyse customer feedback/information, develop innovative ideas and drive continuous improvement. In order to be considered for this role you MUST hold a valid CPC and ideally FORS; A strong understanding of fleet-related policy, procedure and relevant legislation; Experience as a Transport Manager within waste/recylcing management is essential; Understanding of the importance of all health and safety and driver regulations; Strong PC skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft packages; Health & Safety qualification IOSH, COSHH is preferred but no essential. For full details, please email a copy of your CV to Rebecca ***please note if you do not have experience of waste/recycling transport, your application will be rejected thank you