About Choice Textile

Choice Textile is an established recycling and reuse company operating across London, the South-East and Midlands. We manage collections, bulk deliveries, charity partnerships, and commercial recycling through a dedicated fleet and driver team.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Transport Manager to oversee fleet operations, compliance and driver performance, ensuring a reliable, efficient and fully compliant collection service.

The Role

The Transport Manager will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the transport function, including route planning, fleet compliance, driver supervision and operational performance.

This is a key management position requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced recycling environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of C/C+E drivers and driver’s mates.
• Ensure full compliance with all DVSA, Operator Licence and transport legislation requirements.
• Oversee fleet maintenance schedules, inspections and defect reporting procedures.
• Plan and optimise collection routes our clients.
• Monitor fuel efficiency, vehicle utilisation and transport costs.
• Manage tachographs, driver hours and working time compliance.
• Maintain high service standards across all collection sites.
• Respond effectively to breakdowns, incidents and operational disruptions.
• Conduct regular driver performance reviews and toolbox talks.
• Liaise with senior management on transport KPIs and operational improvements.
• Investigate accidents and manage insurance reporting where required.
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are implemented and maintained.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Valid Transport Manager CPC.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing transport operations in recycling, waste, logistics or similar sectors.
• Experience managing multi-drop collection routes.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance and DVSA regulations.
• Proven experience managing drivers and fleet compliance systems.
• Commercially aware with ability to control and analyse transport costs.
• Confident decision-maker able to resolve operational issues quickly.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and route planning software.

Desirable

• Experience within recycling, waste management or charity collection sectors.
• Knowledge of FORS standards.
• Experience operating in London and surrounding regions.