Candidate Overview
The candidate is an experienced Transport Manager and Supply Chain professional with over 10 years’ experience within the waste management and recycling sector. They currently lead UK transport operations within a high-volume waste recycling environment, overseeing the movement of approximately 800,000 metric tonnes of raw materials domestically, alongside 100,000+ tonnes of export shipments annually.
Their remit spans full transport team management, supplier negotiation, purchasing of large-scale infeed materials, KPI delivery, and operational budget control. They are responsible for the safe, compliant movement of materials across domestic and international routes, ensuring alignment with business targets and regulatory frameworks.
Having progressed internally from Transport Assistant and IT support roles into senior leadership, the candidate brings both operational depth and technical understanding of systems, reporting, and process optimisation.
Core Expertise
- Transport & Fleet Management
- UK & International Logistics Coordination
- Compliance & Safety (IOSH Managing Safely)
- Supplier & Contract Negotiation
- Budget & KPI Management
- Waste & Recycling Supply Chain Operations
Selected Career Achievements
- Responsible for coordinating the movement of 800,000+ tonnes of raw material annually, alongside significant export volumes.
- Secured new suppliers and streamlined transport processes while consistently delivering against budget and KPI targets.
- Heavily involved in purchasing approximately 400,000 metric tonnes of infeed material per year, negotiating pricing and contracts to meet financial objectives.
- Led day-to-day transport operations and supported the development of structured reporting and data tracking.
- Progressed internally into senior transport leadership through performance, demonstrating long-term commitment and capability growth.
Leadership Profile
The candidate is a commercially aware and operationally grounded Transport Manager with strong team leadership capability. With IOSH Managing Safely certification and hands-on experience within waste logistics, they understand the importance of compliance, health and safety, and regulatory adherence within high-volume, risk-sensitive environments.
Ideal Next Role
The candidate is seeking a Transport Manager position within waste recycling or related heavy logistics environments, where they can take full responsibility for transport operations, compliance oversight, fleet management, and supplier relationships while driving efficiency and safety standards.
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