Job Description

4R Group

is a trusted leader in sustainable recycling and resource management of organic and inorganic by-products from industry. Uniquely positioned within the sector, we deliver comprehensive technical, regulatory, and consultancy expertise through

4R Environmental Consultants

, while

4R Recycling

provides full contract management and operational delivery.

4R Reassurance

offers a suite of farm support services directly to the agricultural community, and

4R Reedbeds

focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of advanced reedbed treatment systems.

4R is a growing, privately owned business and we are looking to recruit an experienced Transport Manager to join our team as soon as possible.

Our core business is recycling organic materials to land, circa 400,000 tonnes per annum. Almost all of which requires road transport. We operate nationally, with several operating centres, a modern in-house fleet (less than 10 HGV's) made up of a combination of articulated bulk tippers, 8 wheel tippers and articulated tankers. The fleet has recently been modernised with 2 new 8 wheelers and 5 new tractors units purchased in 2025

The main purpose of our transport function is for in-house use enabling our wider business activity of treating and recycling organics to farm land.

We transport as much as we can with our own fleet, but the balance of what we don't transport ourselves is then sub-contracted to 3rd party transport companies.

You will need to manage our statutory fleet compliance and act as line manager for our own drivers on a day-to-day basis, scheduling collections, and oversee the servicing and maintenance of our fleet. You will also need to source 3rd party transport companies, arranging quotes and booking loads with them.

For our business to operate efficiently, it's critical that we collect materials from our clients and deliver them to our recycling sites regularly, on time and compliantly - this makes the TM role a key function within our business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities - What you need to do.

Ensure full regulatory compliance across all transport activities Provide day to day management & supervision of drivers & sub-contractors Recruitment of new drivers & retention of existing drivers Obtain quotes and book loads with 3rd party transport companies Management of 4R fleet vehicles (cars, trucks, HGV's) including servicing, maintenance, repair, MOT and upgrade/replace Scheduling and planning movements to maximise efficiencies between collection points and recycling sites Working with our in-house H&S team to ensure everyone is safe Measure, analyse and report financial and logistical performance data Development and continuous improvement of 4R transport business activities

4R Group Shared Duties - What we all do.

To act as an ambassador for the Group at all times. Health and Safety: to work to and follow all safety regulations under prevailing legislation and any relevant policies and job risk assessment. To report all accidents/near misses within a 2-hour period. Quality Management Systems: to be aware, understand and work to the requirements under the Group's external accreditations including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, 45001, and Achilles. Teamworking: the nature of our work and the size of our team at 4R Group requires everyone here to be flexible. Our job descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive, and you may be required to complete such reasonable additional or other responsibilities and tasks to help the team as the Group may need from time to time.

Personal Specification - What you should have.

Qualifications

Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (Road Haulage) HGV Class 1 licence

Skills/Knowledge

Minimum 2 years experience of transport/logistics experience Full understanding of relevant legal requirements for road haulage Load planning and route scheduling Experience of managing financial budgets and cost analysis IT literate including MS Word and Excel and familiarity with mobile working environment Understanding of agricultural industry desirable but not essential

Competencies

Excellent communication skills including presentations to Directors or customers Good relationship building and influencing skills Good planning, organising and time management

Pay and Benefits

Salary

A competitive salary which reflects experience

Holiday

33 days per annum (includes 8 recognised bank/public holidays)

Birthday Holiday

Company Vehicle

Use of pool vehicle for business use

Other benefits - Excellent benefit package including:

Pension (The Peoples Pension)

Life Assurance

Company sick benefits

S

age Employee Benefits scheme

Cycle to work scheme

All mandatory training paid by company, one professional membership & encouragement for continuing professional development

Hours

Full time - 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
Location

4R have offices located in:

Knottingley, Yorkshire Newent, Gloucestershire
This role is office based (either Newent or Knottingley) with regular visits to operational sites across the UK.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person