Regional Transport Manager – Waste

Overview

In this role you will oversee transport operations across multiple Fareham-area sites, ensuring safe, efficient outcomes within budget while leading a high-performance team. You will manage fleet compliance, resource planning and budgets, and work with senior management to drive regional growth. The role blends operational leadership with financial stewardship and a strong focus on waste management and regulatory compliance. You will influence service levels and customer relationships through practical, hands-on improvements.

Pay / Benefits

• salary 45,000–60,000
• annual performance-related bonus
• company car or car allowance
• 25 days’ leave plus bank holidays
• company pension scheme
• training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Own transport performance across multiple sites to ensure safe, efficient operations within budget
• Lead fleet management and ensure Operator Licence obligations are met
• Oversee vehicle utilisation and driver resource planning to maximise productivity and minimise costs
• Manage operational budgets, monitor expenditures and seek margin improvements
• Lead and develop transport and operational teams with clear objectives
• Monitor KPIs on service delivery, productivity and cost control
• Identify and implement improvements to transport processes, systems and practices
• Ensure transport and waste operations meet legal, safety and environmental requirements
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and contractors
• Collaborate with senior management to review performance and support regional growth
• Provide accurate management reports on performance, costs and improvements

Key requirements

• Background in transport management at regional or senior level
• Experience in commercial waste management is essential
• Valid Transport Manager CPC
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance
• Experience managing budgets and improving operational performance
• Proven leadership and people development abilities
• Commercially aware with practical approaches to efficiency and profitability
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of waste management operations and environmental regulations
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH advantageous
• Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent experience

• leadership
• communication
• problem-solving
• Transport Manager CPC
• fleet management
• Operator Licence compliance

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