Job Title: Transport Manager
Location: Purfleet, Essex, RM15 4YA
Salary: Competitive rates of pay, salary negotiable depending on experience
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 45 Hours per week (Start times from 6am – 9am)
About the company:
BPR Group is a leading circular economy company providing recycling, data destruction and office supplies services in London and the South East. We were formed by Friends of the Earth in 1988 and now operate as an independent commercial organization; we are born environmentalists.
We are an ethical and fast-growing company, and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Manager who knows what it takes to manage drivers in a fast-paced, multi-drop environment to join our team of exceptional people.
The role is based at our Materials Recycling Facility in Purfleet RM15 4YA.
About the Role:
As our Transport Manager you will be responsible for the road operations running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Ensuring that we have the correct number of staff covering our routes across London providing a very good level of service. You will be expected to maintain high standards of compliance and improve our accident statistics. You will be responsible for the route planer, driver trainer and shift managers to help you meet these targets.
The role also incudes (but is not limited to);
- Management of drivers and mates including conducting disciplinaries
- Staff retention & training
- Achieve a high level of professional driving standards including compliance
- Achieve collection success targets
About you:
- At least a B class license or higher
- Good manager of people
- Hold Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence
- Experience of managing a transport department, preferably within the waste industry
- Own car or own means to get to work
- Live within 1 hour’s drive of Purfleet RM15
- Ability to think independently & solve problems
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- 25 days holiday. Additional annual leave after 5 years’ service
- Employee pension scheme
- Travel season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan
As one of London’s biggest waste & recycling firms which is quickly growing winning prestigious contracts, this is an excellent opportunity for the right person. We are looking for someone reliable, hard-working and flexible that will be with us for the long-run.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Logistics Manager, Fleet Manager, Transport Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Logistics coordinator, Transportation Manager, Transport Planner, Cargo Manager, and Transport Coordinator may also be considered for this role.
