We are currently looking for an experienced Transport Manager to lead our transport operations at our business, Whites Recycling. Based in South Witham, the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of transport management, ensuring that our operational processes are run effectively and compliantly. The successful candidate will be working as part of the Transport Team undertaking the following duties: • Lead a team of transportation staff, including HGV drivers, to develop and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. • Oversee daily transportation operations, ensure timely collections and deliveries. • Ensure compliance with all Company policies and transportation laws and regulations • Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective teamwork to deliver on business objectives and service delivery. • Analyse data relating to transport to identify areas of improvement. • All aspects of people management including development, monitoring employee performance, employee relations and wellbeing, potentially assisting other departments as well as your own team. • Ensure drivers are fully compliant with regards to driver hours, health and safety, vehicle road worthiness, CPC training tachograph management. • Ensure you are up to date with legislative changes, industry trends, advancements in technology and best practices. The Candidate: Essential • Experience within a transportation management role • Extensive knowledge of haulage regulations and law • Transport Manager CPC • Excellent communication, organization and time management skills • Extensive people management skills and the ability to coach, mentor and develop colleagues Desirable • Waste/recycling or aggregate industry experience