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Transport Operations Manager

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Our client is looking for an experienced, driven, and dynamic Transport Operations Manager to lead their specialist Road Sweeper and Tanker operations from their brand-new, purpose-built facility, complete with zero-to-landfill recycling plant and modern vehicle maintenance workshop.

This is a senior leadership opportunity offering genuine long-term progression and the chance to expand your impact across all areas of the business.

The Role

You will hold full operational responsibility for a mixed specialist fleet, ensuring services are delivered safely, compliantly, and efficiently. This is a pivotal position focused on operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  * Manage Road Sweeper, Tanker, and Waste operations end-to-end

  * Maintain full compliance with Operator Licence, DVSA, FORS, and transport legislation

  * Lead, motivate, and develop drivers and operational teams

  * Plan and oversee specialist customer projects to the highest safety and quality standards

  * Ensure Waste Carrier Licence compliance

  * Improve vehicle utilisation, maintenance scheduling, and defect reporting processes

  * Monitor KPIs relating to safety, compliance, efficiency, and cost control

  * Support senior leadership with growth strategies and service development

  * Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across transport and operations

Essential Requirements

  * Transport Manager CPC (refreshed within last 2 years)

  * Proven experience managing transport operations and commercial fleets

  * Strong knowledge of compliance and operator licence requirements

  * Confident leadership and people management skills

  * Highly organised, proactive, and commercially aware

  * Full UK driving licence

Highly Desirable

  * WAMITAB Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence

  * IOSH Managing Safely and/or NEBOSH qualification

  * Experience with specialist vehicles (sweepers, tankers, plant), drainage, waste, or construction sectors

What We Offer

  * Senior-level role with clear progression opportunities

  * Exposure to wider business operations beyond transport

  * Supportive leadership team within a growing organisation

  * Competitive salary and bonus package

Ready to take the next step in your transport leadership career? Apply now and help drive operational excellence by sending a cv or call (phone number removed) quoting reference M9637

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