Assistant Transport Manager
Hull, England, gb
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Assistant Transport Manager
Salary – £34,520 - £43,151 per annum (plus benefits)
Hours – Full-time, Monday to Friday
Location – Willerby, East Yorkshire
As an Assistant Transport Manager at FCC Environment, you will support the operation of the Wastewise Fleet, including Walking Floor and Hook Loader vehicles, to ensure safe, cost-effective and compliant haulage services. You will work closely with the Transport Manager and be responsible for day-to-day transport compliance, operational efficiency, and fleet coordination.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On the job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and many more (Where Applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Assisting with legal, safe and efficient transport operations across the Wastewise Fleet
- Ensuring compliance with Operator Licence requirements, including driver hours, tachograph management and vehicle inspections
- Supporting the management of maintenance records and driver licensing via digital platforms (e.g. Asset Go)
- Coordinating with internal teams and external haulage providers to meet collection schedules
- Supporting driver management including operational queries, training, and investigations
- Monitoring transport KPIs and identifying areas for performance improvement
- Supporting the implementation of vehicle systems, operational updates and new technologies
- Assisting with third-party haulage arrangements and ad-hoc transport needs
- Promoting high standards of safety, efficiency and corporate image in all transport-related activities
What are we looking for?
- GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above)
- Proficiency in IT systems
- Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – or working towards
- Knowledge of fleet maintenance in a municipal or commercial setting
- Strong organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities
- Good understanding of transport compliance and willingness to learn new systems and legislation
- A proactive, polite and confident team player who values safety and service
About Us
Wastewise/Biowise is the public face of municipal waste management in Hull and East Riding. And are part of FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
We operate many facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4200 people.
The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.
FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.