EMR Metal Recycling
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Bulk Network Transport Manager
What We Offer
The best way to understand the benefits of our culture is by experiencing it firsthand as an EMR employee. Here’s a taste of the support we provide:
- Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus the option to buy or sell leave
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Employee support, including:
- Life assurance
- Critical illness pay
- Wellbeing Scheme, offering:
- Unlimited access to GPs and counselling for colleagues and dependents
- Cashback on health and wellbeing treatments
- 24/7 anonymous access to advice on health and wellbeing
- Financial wellbeing support, including:
- Affordable loans
- Savings plans
- Advanced earned pay
- Financial education
- Discounts on online purchases (retailers, utilities, entertainment)
- Cycle 2 Work scheme
Achieved Great Place To Work status for three years. Our employees recognise our commitment to creating a workplace where their growth and satisfaction are prioritised.
About Our Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Bulk Network Transport Manager to lead and develop our Bulk Network transport operation.
Key Responsibilities
In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering an efficient, compliant, and high-performing transport service
- Meeting agreed service, performance, and cost targets
- Collaborating with commercial, finance, and operational teams
Specific Duties
- Lead the development and performance of the Bulk/Artic Network transport operation
- Manage haulier compliance, service levels, contracts, and rates
- Ensure accurate haulier invoices are accurate and paid on time
- Partner with commercial teams to align resources with forecasts
- Analyse service performance and identify improvement opportunities
- Manage budgets to maximise service and operational efficiency
- Lead, develop, and motivate a transport team to meet targets
- Drive a continuous improvement culture across the network
- Provide performance summaries to finance and stakeholders, and analyse spending
- Build strong communication structures with key stakeholders across the business
- Develop a robust and agile haulier network to meet evolving business needs
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About You
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience in transport or haulier network management
- Previous experience managing:
- Transport teams
- Vehicles
- Multi-site operations
- National or International CPC qualification
- Strong commercial awareness with experience in:
- Managing costs
- Budget oversight
- Outgoing communicator, capable of influencing tiered stakeholders
- Leadership style: methodical, proactive, solutions-focused
- Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, positive approach
- In-depth geographical knowledge of the operating area
- Flexible attitude with readiness to:
- Travel as needed
- Work extended hours when required
Who We Are
Our purpose is clear: to create a future where materials no longer need extraction. At EMR, we breathe new life into unwanted materials:
- Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics
- We save 19 million tonnes of carbon emissions by preventing them from entering the Earth’s atmosphere
- We divert waste from landfills and protect habitats and natural resources
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Our success depends on the passion and dedication of our team. In return, we cultivate an environment of:
- Belonging
- Value
- Support
- Growth
We take pride in our Great Place To Work recognition, but our culture is defined by doing better every day. Here are some reflections from our team:
"The people here come from diverse backgrounds and backgrounds. No belief or background is ever judged or wrong."
"I’m encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance—ensuring I can perform at my best."
"I’ve been supported throughout my career—helping me grow professionally at every step."
"EMR offers an incredible inclusive workplace—a collaborative space where humility and hard work are celebrated."
Our employees drive our success, and we work hard to foster belonging and progress for everyone. Our core values are:
We Care
- Integrity: Our people are respectful and honest.
We Do
- Accountable: Our people are determined and responsible.
- Innovative: Our people possess a growth mindset, encouraging progress.
If you want to contribute to a meaningful mission, collaborate with a like-minded team, and make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Recruitment Note We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited applications—whether for a specific role or submitted broadly—will not be considered.
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