Transport Manager

CompanyEnva

LocationGravesend, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/13/2026

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Occupation Type

Managers in transport and distribution

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£44,900 (£23.03 per hour)

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Description

Description

Responsible for effectively managing all aspects of performance and system capability across the Transport Department, by driving performance KPIs, employee engagement and operational efficiency. Building, developing and managing a large team of drivers and office based staff to promote and maintain a culture of the highest standards of customer service, working closely with the site operations team and the customer service team. Responsible for the delivery of business improvement initiatives working with the wider management team. Key Responsibilities

Planning and delivery of operational transport activities through your Transport Team, to ensure the required level of service is provided to the customers
Maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, promoting a positive health and safety culture at all times
Working closely with the customer service team and site operations team, ensuring that collections and deliveries are carried out on time, in full with a customer service focus.
Work closely with the National Fleet Compliance Manager to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements in relation to the fleet and team of drivers are adhered to at all times

Working closely with the Customer Service Manager and Senior Account Managers to analyse customer feedback/information, develop innovative ideas and drive continuous improvement.

Maintaining and improving department performance levels to maximise efficiency of transport operations in line with department KPI's

Promote a culture (and implement a continuous training plan) to ensure that our customer facing driving team always presents Enva in the most professional manner and provides excellent customer service.

Develop an inhouse training approach to ensure all staff are trained to work safely and efficiently with a customer service focus.

Responsibility for departmental cost control in line with budget

Responsibility for performance and review of logistics operational procedures and risk assessments

Improving the operational systems, processes and policies

Review near misses / incidents in order to establish and implement learning and best practices

Deliver accurate reports on service delivery and performance as required

Be a key member of the management team supporting wider strategy discussions

Any other duties as required

People Management

Managing and implementing strategies and training to maintain a productive, highly skilled and motivated workforce
Accountable for the performance management and development of employees within defined area of responsibility, including completion of reviews within Performance Review Process and supporting the use of Individual Development Plans
Communicate company standards to staff at all levels, monitor and enforce
Effectively manage all HR related activities e.g. holidays, sickness absence, investigations and disciplinaries etc.
Responsible for all aspects of resource management within defined area of responsibility, including planning, resourcing, holiday, sickness and recruitment
Manage all aspects of employee related budgets and headcount plans ensuring balance between cost efficiencies and work requirements
Adherence to the Companys Health and Safety Policy ensuring all employees, within areas of responsibility, are complian

Required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Management experience of developing and leading a successful Transport team

Proactive and safety focused approach

Hands on and methodical, organised with attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Positive and motivated with a flexible and adaptable attitude

Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively and to plan and manage own agenda

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective and positive working relationships within and outside of the department

Highly focused on delivering results and objectives with a strong personal commitment to supporting the business in achieving its goals in a changing environment

Logical in approach with the ability to analyse data and formulate action plans

Good conflict resolution skills based on a Can do attitude

Must demonstrate high levels of integrity and adopt a professional approach in all interactions should be transparent, open and honest in all dealings

Strong commercial awareness

Strong PC and technical knowledge and skills with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft packages including Word and Excel

National and/or International CPC

IOSH DESIRABLE

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Experience working within waste industry most desirable, however, alternate industries with relevant experience will be considered

Why Work For Enva?

Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.

Examples Of Company Benefits

A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
A competitive holiday allowance.
Company pension scheme.
Enhanced family friendly policies.
Employee Assistance Program
Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts: Discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and many more
Employee Life Insurance.
Bike2Work scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Holiday Purchase Scheme

About Enva Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We operate across 4 core waste streams: Hazardous Materials

, Non-Hazardous Materials , Hydrocarbons and General Waste Recycling .

With sustainability at the forefront of our proposition, we recover a broad range of waste materials for re-use in manufacturing and energy conversion. At Enva, we are committed to recycling and resource recovery; it forms the basis of our business strategy and our values.

We support the life cycle of waste products to provide either a second life, such as the production of energy or, in many cases, closed-loop recycling solutions. Our dedication to developing new and innovative products and solutions and extending the life cycle of the worlds resources is driving our business forward.

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