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Operations Manager - Waste Logistics & Fleet Operations

  • £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.
  • Permanent position.
  • Based across Leeds and Quarrington, with regional travel required.
  • Responsibility for a large regional transport and logistics operation.
  • The role involves managing company vehicles and subcontracted haulage providers.
  • Strong knowledge of transport compliance and Operator Licence requirements is essential.
  • National Transport Manager CPC qualification is essential.
  • Full UK driving licence required.
  • Lead day-to-day logistics and transport operations across Leeds and Quarrington.
  • Plan drivers, vehicles and subcontracted resources against operational and customer demand.
  • Manage articulated vehicles, walking-floor trailers and associated transport assets.
  • Maximise vehicle availability and utilisation through effective planning.
  • Work closely with fleet and workshop teams to maintain operational performance.
  • Monitor service delivery, fuel performance, telematics, driver standards and transport costs.
  • Maintain fleet inspection, maintenance and compliance schedules.
  • Maintain compliance with Operator Licence undertakings and DVSA requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with drivers' hours, Working Time Regulations and tachograph legislation.
  • Lead transport, vehicle and safety incident investigations.
  • Ensure corrective actions are identified and completed.
  • Lead internal and external audits across transport, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Conduct site inspections, operational audits and behavioural safety observations.
  • Ensure appropriate risk assessments, safe systems of work and operating procedures are in place.
  • Manage a network of approved subcontracted hauliers.
  • Ensure subcontractors meet legal, insurance, waste carrier, safety and compliance requirements.
  • Review subcontractor performance, spend and service levels.
  • Maintain appropriate contingency arrangements to support service delivery.
  • Lead and develop a large operational team.
  • Create clear accountability for safety, service and operational performance.
  • Manage budgets covering labour, fuel, subcontractors, fleet and maintenance.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve productivity.
  • Support improvements in profitability and overall operational performance.
  • Support contract mobilisation, customer retention and wider business growth.
  • Proven experience leading a large-scale logistics or transport operation.
  • Experience managing articulated vehicle fleets within a regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Operator Licence obligations and transport compliance.
  • Multi-site operational management experience.
  • Experience managing subcontracted haulage providers.
  • Experience with operational budgets, cost control and P&L performance.
  • Track record of improving safety, compliance, service and productivity.
  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Practical, hands-on approach with sound commercial judgement.
  • National Transport Manager CPC qualification.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Operator Licence and fleet compliance.
  • Vehicle availability and utilisation.
  • Resource planning and service delivery.
  • Driver engagement and retention.
  • Subcontractor performance and compliance.
  • Fuel efficiency and transport cost control.
  • Audit outcomes and corrective-action completion.
  • Budget and EBITDA performance.
Source: https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk

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