Transport Manager

An exciting and excellent opportunity to join the largest independent waste and recycling company in the East Midlands!

Willshees are recruiting for a Transport Manager. The role is based in Burton on Trent. There is a requirement to travel to our sites in Swadlincote and Ilkeston. As further acquisitions occur the requirement to travel may increase.

Knowledge of the Staffordshire and Derbyshire areas would be an advantage.

The right candidate must hold a National CPC and, preferably a Health & Safety qualification also?

We are a leading independent domestic, industrial and commercial waste management company based in Burton-on-Trent. Our family-run company has been providing waste and recycling solutions for over 40 years. Our waste management, recycling and skip hire expertise means we can propose, develop and deliver tailor made services for the reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery and disposal of waste.

We offer a wide range of services from wheelie bin hire, skips, rear end loaders (RELs), roll on / off container and equipment rental for general waste and all types of recycling.

The role is varied and is suitable for conscientious, self-motivated, organised individuals with good communication skills who is committed to providing excellent service. This role involves early starts

Willshees offer excellent job security in an ever-growing company

Required Skills

• Proven working experience as a Transport Manager within the Waste Industry is preferred but is not crucial.
• Punctual, hard- working, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to uphold and improve the company brand standards.
• A team player who is committed to enhancing the company culture.

The Role?

• Lead, Engage and Inspire the Transport team whilst developing a “can do” approach to the daily workload
• Develop a good working relationship with all the stakeholders, internal and external.
• Have knowledge of the RTR & WTD Regulations
• Have a good understanding of the commercial aspects so that positive bottom line results are delivered
• Interact with customers in a professional manner
• Complete the daily work schedule in line with the customer and company objectives
• Liaise with and communication with customers, members of the public, the traffic office, garage and site functions to overcome issues as they arise

Brand Standards

• Maintain & improve the company brand standards through, personal presentation, office presentation and document presentation.
• Please note – company uniform is provided.

Health & Safety

• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and report any mal practice
• Support the company Near-Miss and Hazard Reporting procedure

Licence/Certification:

• National CPC Qualification (required)
• IOSHH (preffered)
• NEBOSH (preferred)

Summary

As Transport Manager, you will oversee transport operations supporting Wilshee’s waste management and recycling services.

Your impact: Well-coordinated transport helps households and businesses receive dependable waste and recycling collections.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport operations to support domestic and commercial services.
• Supervise transport staff and guide day-to-day work.
• Use transportation management systems to organise and monitor activity.
• Review processes and identify practical improvements.
• Work with relevant teams to support effective logistics and service delivery.
• Strongly relevant: Supervising experience and logistics knowledge.
• Strongly relevant: Familiarity with transportation management systems.
• Preferred: Process improvement or continuous improvement experience.
• Preferred: Knowledge of supply chain, 3PL or profit and loss.
• Preferred: Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems, shipping and receiving, or warehouse operations.

If your experience fits this role, we invite you to apply below.

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• National CPC (required)

Work Location: In person