Group Transport Manager

8 hours, 48 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Biffa

Biffa

Biffa is the UK's leading sustainable waste and recycling firm, providing expert waste management services for businesses with a focus on sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

Professional Services
5001+
Founded 1912

Description

  • Provide group-wide leadership and assurance for transport compliance and operator licensing.
  • Lead engagement with the DVSA, Traffic Commissioners and other transport regulators.
  • Coordinate responses to regulatory investigations, Public Inquiries, Preliminary Hearings, audits and enforcement actions.
  • Partner with divisional and operational leaders to strengthen site-level compliance accountability.
  • Provide 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 deliver sustainable improvements.
  • Coach transport managers, traffic teams and operational leaders on practical application of transport legislation.
  • Oversee driver training and competency strategy with the Training Manager.
  • Lead investigations into transport incidents, infringements and compliance failures and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Champion road safety, driver wellbeing, legal compliance and operational discipline across the organisation.

Requirements

  • National Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage or an equivalent transport management qualification.
  • Significant transport, logistics or fleet experience in a complex, multi-site environment.
  • Detailed knowledge of DVSA enforcement, OCRS principles, Traffic Commissioner expectations and operator licence compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation covering drivers’ hours, working time, tachographs, vehicle maintenance, roadworthiness and load security.
  • Proven experience managing transport compliance risk in operational environments.
  • Experience engaging with the DVSA and Traffic Commissioners, including audits, enforcement interventions, Public Inquiries or Preliminary Hearings.
  • Experience overseeing driver training, competency and assessment frameworks.
  • 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.
  • Experience in waste management, environmental services, utilities, construction logistics or another safety-critical fleet environment (preferred).

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