Are you an experienced leader within the transport or logistics industry looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a Traffic Manager to join our team — someone who can motivate, engage, and inspire our drivers to deliver outstanding service every day.

As a key member of the operations management team, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of all platform staff, ensuring our garages run safely, efficiently, and to the highest operational standards. This is a demanding and rewarding role where your leadership will make a real difference.

What You'll Do

• Motivate and engage drivers to maintain company standards in appearance, attendance, conduct, and performance.
• Manage sickness and absence procedures effectively in line with company policies.
• Provide advice, guidance, and welfare support to staff, taking proactive steps to assist them where needed.
• Liaise with Trade Union representatives and collaborate across departments to achieve business goals.
• Conduct route risk assessments and implement actions to improve safety and reduce collisions.
• Support the claims and interventions process with Head Office and Company Claim Handlers.
• Deliver comprehensive induction and probation processes for new employees.
• Oversee disciplinary and attendance procedures, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Manage the exit interview process and ensure all leavers are processed correctly.
• Support the Operations and Senior Traffic Managers with garage administration and payroll completion.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and take proactive action to maintain high standards.
• Ensure contract compliance and manage regular audits.
• Coordinate responses to public correspondence and oversee lost property
• Champion Health & Safety compliance, including reporting accidents and defective equipment.

About You

• Proven experience in the bus, transport, or logistics
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational
• Solid understanding of disciplinary and attendance procedures.
• Budget and KPI awareness with the ability to analyse data for performance improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Windows OS.
• A good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification preferred.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a dedicated, forward-thinking operations team that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth. We offer:

• Competitive salary package

• Opportunities for professional development and CPC progression

• Supportive management team and positive workplace culture