Group Transport Manager
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Group Transport Manager leading transport compliance, operator licensing and road safety for Biffa’s UK waste operations. Guiding regulatory engagement, driver capability and multi-site operational improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Provide group-wide leadership and assurance across transport compliance and operator licensing
- Lead Biffa’s engagement with the DVSA, Traffic Commissioners and other transport regulatory bodies
- Support and coordinate responses to regulatory investigations, Public Inquiries, Preliminary Hearings, audits and enforcement interventions
- Work with divisional and operational leaders to strengthen accountability for transport compliance across sites
- Provide expert guidance on drivers’ hours, working time, tachographs, vehicle roadworthiness, load security and safe vehicle operation
- Use compliance data, KPIs, audits and incident trends to identify risks and drive sustainable improvements
- Coach and support transport managers, traffic teams and operational leaders, translating complex legislation into practical action
- Provide strategic oversight of driver training and competency with the Training Manager
- Lead and support investigations into transport incidents, infringements and compliance failures, ensuring effective corrective action
- Champion road safety, driver wellbeing, legal compliance and operational discipline in everyday decision-making
Requirements:
- Significant experience as an established transport, logistics or fleet professional in a complex, multi-site environment
- National Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage, or an equivalent transport management qualification
- Detailed knowledge of DVSA enforcement, OCRS principles, Traffic Commissioner expectations and operator licence compliance
- Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation, including drivers’ hours, working time, tachographs, vehicle maintenance, roadworthiness and load security
- Proven experience managing transport compliance risk within a complex operational environment
- Experience engaging with the DVSA and Traffic Commissioners, including regulatory audits, enforcement interventions, Public Inquiries or Preliminary Hearings
- Experience overseeing driver training, competency and assessment frameworks
- Strong track record of influencing operational leaders, transport teams, drivers and senior stakeholders
- Ability to use data, audits and KPIs to improve safety, compliance and operational performance
- Credible, confident communicator able to challenge constructively, build trusted relationships and influence at every level
- Experience within waste management, environmental services, utilities, construction logistics or another safety-critical fleet environment would be advantageous
Benefits:
- Career that is always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull
- Diversity and equality championed in the working environment
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