Job Title: Transport Manager

Location: Crossgate Drive, Queens Drive Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG2 1LW.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE

About Cliniwaste: 

Cliniwaste is a leading waste management company within the UK and provides safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions for the management of clinical waste.  With a strong commitment to compliance and sustainability, we serve healthcare institutions, laboratories, and healthcare professionals across the country.

Our mission is to provide healthcare facilities with the peace of mind that their clinical waste is handled safely, efficiently, and in full compliance of relevant legislation.  We are committed to reducing the environmental footprint of waste disposal and helping our clients improve their waste management practices.

Benefits: 

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive pay packages.
• Growth Opportunities: Access training and development to advance your career.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Thrive in an inclusive and divers work environment.
• Wellbeing: Enjoy medical benefits and a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexibility: Benefit from flexible work arrangements.
• Innovation Culture: Join a culture of innovation and teamwork.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning and growth opportunities.
• Recognition: We reward your contributions and achievements.
• Wellness Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program.
• Social Responsibility: Contribute to community and environmental causes.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee all aspects of the logistics/service, operational strategy, which supports the business strategic initiatives.
• Management of all vehicle compliance and maintenance, in line with all current legislation.
• Ensure all delivery & collection routes are scheduled to succeed.
• Maintaining on-going communication with drivers to resolve any issues.
• Promote healthy engagement and empowerment with staff & drivers.
• Continuous Improvement - of all operational processes, with a keen focus on improving service excellence, with a right first-time mindset and revenue growth opportunities.
• Ensuring that all relevant documentation and systems are completed accurately in line with company and/or legislative requirements kept up to date.
• To lead a transport team in delivering excellent service, meeting all financial/budgetary KPI's and contractual commitments.
• Preparing and presenting KPI to our stakeholders and board.
• Understand business risks and ensure plans for mitigation and continuity planning.
• Budget control and forecast requirements for capacity, resource, and investments.
• Working alongside the Senior Management Team and reporting directly into the Operations Director.

What we're looking for:

• Experience of managing a team within a fast-paced operation, ideally within a logistics environment.
• Someone that really enjoys resolving problems and demonstrates high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
• A confident communicator and able to influence at all levels through both verbal and written communications.
• Must display a solid knowledge of all relevant driving legislation including tachograph policies, driving hours and the Road Traffic Act.
• Transport Managers CPC essential.
• IOSH qualification is essential ( desirable).
• A clean driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience within the waste industry would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) is desired but not essential as training can be provided.