YOU WILL NEED

• Full Driving Licence.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Certificate of Professional Competence in Transport Management (Road Haulage).
• Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) Level 4 - Managing Transfer Operations.
• IOSH Managing Safely certificate or recognised equivalent or prepared to work towards.
• Experience of managing a team.
  For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

What we can do for you

• 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days plus BH ‘s after 5 years
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earning
• Enhanced holiday scheme which gives you the option to buy or sell up to 1 weeks annual leave (pro rate for p/t)
• Employee discount scheme via our Unity Rewards app, which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out restaurants and holidays.
• Access to a free confidential employee assistance helpline 24/7
• Health and wellbeing support including free eye tests for applicable roles
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Full PPE supplied
• Free tea and coffee
• Free on site parking
• Opportunities for progression
• Ongoing training

ABOUT US

Ubico employs in the region of 1000 staff and operates 1300 vehicles and plant over 1300 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you’ll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico ‘family’.
The work is diverse and fast paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values - deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record

We are looking for an Operations and Transport Manager to join our hard-working, highly successful team at our Tewkesbury Depot (based in Cheltenham)
You will be a strong leader with a hands-on approach and passion for high service standards to ensure Ubico’s day-to-day service provisions, including waste and recycling services.
As the Operations Manager, you will manage and motivate a team that includes drivers and crews, observing all health & safety and HR employment policies and procedures.
This is a dynamic and fast paced role and you will have the confidence to handle any challenge that comes your way to maintain operational delivery.
You will need to be decisive, a team player, be able to manage competing priorities and balance this by reflecting on and implementing key changes to ensure continuous improvement.
You will have excellent management and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a large, diverse team to deliver operational services and to meet targets, all in line with the Ubico values.