Senior Transport Manager

Contract type Permanent

Working Pattern Full time

Location based Poole

Hours per week 37.5

Dates that interviews will take place W/C 16th February 2026

Salary £48,643 - £57,058

Are you a highly motivated Transport Manager with experience in commercial waste collections? Here at SUEZ, we have an opportunity for a Senior Transport Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of our Industrial and Commercial collections team based in Poole. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding service to our diverse customer base and ensuring the profitability of the depot meets the regional expectations.

• We offer a package up to £71,327.00 (inclusive of basic salary, bonus and company car allowance).
• MUST have I&C experience in a multi-drop logistics environment– high volume – low margin
• Full Time / Permanent position.

• Overall managerial responsibility of the depot ensuring it operates efficiently, meeting agreed service levels and delivering our regional strategy.
• Ensure activities within operations are carried out with the highest regard to Compliance .
• Create a “customer first” culture that encourages staff to give their very best while working with our team to provide the best operational solutions.
• Through pro-active driver management ensure minimal damage/ maintenance requirements to vehicles and efficient usage of fuel
• Responsible for reviewing our offering and putting customer retention, growth and conversion strategies into action.
• Internal Job Title - Senior Service Delivery Manager

• Background / Experience – minimum of 2 years’ experience in a managerial position of a multi-drop logistics environment– high volume – low margin business, operated in a continuous improvement environment.
• Specific Knowledge – IOSH or equivalent, Full CPC National Road Haulage, Computer skills (MS, Excel, Word)
• Business understanding – strong financial/operational skills with track record of route planning / operational productivity and service level improvements.
• Compliance – understands the need to operate in a compliant manner whilst at the same time competing in a challenging environment.
• Customers (external and internal) – ability to relate to managing service levels, creating positive customer experience whilst managing expectations, maximising customer loyalty and profit levels.
• People – open communication skills, experience of building successful teams.

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We are proud of the fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development we offer our people. As we continue to develop and grow, you can play an important part in the essential work we are doing to make businesses and communities more sustainable.

Working at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is not like most jobs – it means striving to secure our planet’s resources and being part of the resource revolution. By joining us, you will help to safeguard the environment and the public through essential waste and water management services, contribute to the sustainable development of communities, businesses and regions, and promote the emerging low-carbon circular economy.

With a raft of benefits, family-friendly policies and excellent remuneration packages, there’s never been a better time to join SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work in, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. If you share our thinking – and have the qualities we’re looking for – you could play a big part in our dedicated team.

To find out more or apply, please complete the application form and attach your CV.

Job Description _Service_Delivery_Manager.docx

Closing Date 13/02/2026

Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.