Transport Manager

Transport Manager 

Salary: £45,000.00  per annum, with an annual performance bonus (17.5%) plus Car and Veolia benefits and pension

Hours: 40 hours Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 

Location: Watermead Way, London, N17 0FJ

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave 

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

• Access to Company van personal use approved 

What you'll be doing;

• Responsible for providing management and leadership. 

• Support operational performance by ensuring the availability of legally compliant and safe vehicles, plant and depot in line with DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), HSE (Health and Safety Executive), EA (Environment Agency) requirements and company policy. 

• Oversee all aspects of the transport department, ensuring optimal performance, maintenance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

• Managing and motivating a team and overseeing a fleet of approximately 100 vehicles and equipment. 

• Controlling repair costs and charges for the Corporate Fleet managed on behalf of the London Borough of Haringey, and maintaining rigorous safety procedures through comprehensive training and assessment. 

• Responsible for reducing vehicle environmental impact using available technology route/vehicle economy & staff training.

• Required to look after the setting, implementing, supporting and managing the Fleet/Transport budgets. 

• Collating reports on fleet performance, e.g. accidents, fuel consumption, defect reporting, Tachographs and Vehicle utilisation. 

• Manage and maintain drivers walk around checks and defect reporting systems. 

• Maintain driver’s hours and driving licence systems and procedures, to ensure Legislation and company policy are adhered to.

• Training of driving and operational staff on Vehicle related safety matters, new policies, toolbox talks, Inductions. 

• Generate ad-hoc management reports in regards to transport and fleet related topics for senior management as requested. Ensure currency to all matters and changes in Transport Law and O Licence undertakings are maintained. 

• Ensure DCPC compliance is adhered to for all relevant drivers. Manage the fuel systems on site, including monitoring the stock and Fuel ordering.

The above is a summary of main duties only, other duties may be required to be fulfilled to meet the changing nature of this role. 

What we're looking for;

• Experience in developing/mentoring people 

• Transport Management CPC 

• Waste management experience - desirable 

• Multi-faceted Stakeholder relationship management, including Clients, Contractors and members.

• IOSH Managing Safely - Desirable 

• HGV - desirable

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.