Are you looking for that next challenge, eager to contribute to our Transport team’s journey towards achieving another milestone in excellence?
Salary: £35,000 to £38,580 per year
Contract: Permanent, full-time position
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours’ per week
Benefits: Company vehicle, up to 25 days’ holiday with continuous service, plus bank holidays, pension, store discounts and other benefits
Location: Thirsk Waste Transfer Station, Thirsk YO7 3BX
“Our focus is to deliver the efficient and smooth running of Yorwaste fleet while complying with regulations and always aiming for the highest standards.”
As the Transport Fleet Manager, your focus will be on ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of our Yorwaste fleet and third-party service agents. This is a role where your exceptional communication skills and ability to build strong relationships within your team and across the wider organisation will see you succeed.
At Yorwaste, we take great pride in the exceptional service we offer to our customers. You will be crucial in ensuring that our fleet are fully compliant with all regulations, ever improving our culture of safety and operational excellence. Your support, structure, and guidance will empower our teams to deliver outstanding service while maintaining compliance and operating safely.
Drawing on your expertise in fleet and vehicle leadership, you will make informed decisions regarding vehicle allocation, maintenance schedules, and resource management, ultimately optimising the utilisation of our fleet. Demonstrating excellent organisation and attention to detail, you will oversee the regular maintenance and inspections required to uphold legal and safety requirements, including monitoring MOT, LOLER tests, and Tachograph calibrations.
Based out of our Thirsk Transfer Station, you’ll operate in a hybrid working model, covering the entire county. This includes visiting sites and collaborating with our teams from Scarborough to Skipton, and a company vehicle will be provided to you for work-related purposes only.
It is essential that the successful candidate;
- Hold a current Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
- Have a thorough understanding of different Large Goods Vehicles (LGV)
- Demonstrate a high level of Information Technology competency
- Possess strong organisational and time-management skills
- Understand current health and safety legislation and requirements
- Have appreciation, or developing awareness, of the complexities of a multi-functional operation and a diverse and multi-skilled workforce
For a more in-depth description of the roles and responsibilities, read the Job Description – Transport Fleet Manager
Why Yorwaste?
Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. We believe in investing in our team and the tools you need to succeed. Currently our sites achieve over 90% recycling rates to help keep North Yorkshire looking beautiful.
Our vision at Yorwaste is a cleaner, greener future. We aim to lead the industry in reducing waste’s environmental impact while helping our customers make sustainable choices. Safety is our top priority, and we constantly seek innovative solutions, pride ourselves on our knowledge, credibility, and dedication. Read more about our mission, vision, and values here.
At Yorwaste, you will have access to a company pension, benefits, and discounts like a cycle to work scheme. Our Employee Assistance programme offers health and wellbeing resources, and we recognize great health and safety procedures, innovative ideas, and long service.
Joining Yorwaste means more than just a job. We offer long-term careers, training, development, and a positive, engaging work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we support inclusion, diversity, and the development of North Yorkshire and its people.
Read more about our Yorwaste Mission, Vision & Values, or see what working at Yorwaste means to our teams here: Recruitment Video – YouTube.
How to Apply
To apply please complete an online application form and upload a current CV.
If you have further questions about the position, please contact Bradley on Bradley.Naylor@northyorks.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 14th August 2024.
Interviews are planned to take place, in-person at our Northallerton Offices, on Friday 23rd August 2024.
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, or a high number of applications are received.
Yorwaste is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
Closing date: 14th August 2024
Why Yorwaste?
Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. We believe in investing in our team and the tools you need to succeed. Currently our sites achieve over 90% recycling rates to help keep North Yorkshire looking beautiful.
Our vision at Yorwaste is a cleaner, greener future. We aim to lead the industry in reducing waste’s environmental impact while helping our customers make sustainable choices. Safety is our top priority, and we constantly seek innovative solutions, pride ourselves on our knowledge, credibility, and dedication. Read more about our mission, vision, and values here.
At Yorwaste, you will have access to a company pension, benefits, and discounts like a cycle to work scheme. Our Employee Assistance programme offers health and wellbeing resources, and we recognize great health and safety procedures, innovative ideas, and long service.
Joining Yorwaste means more than just a job. We offer long-term careers, training, development, and a positive, engaging work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we support inclusion, diversity, and the development of North Yorkshire and its people.
