About The Role
The Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth, secure, and compliant delivery of all transport operations at OnRoute Transport Group. You will lead the driver team, oversee route management, ensure full regulatory compliance, and act as the key link between the business, its drivers, local authority partners, and the administrative function.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day management of the vehicle fleet

Manage the Driver Register and ensure all drivers hold valid licences and DBS certificates

Allocate routes to drivers based on availability, location, and requirements

Ensure full compliance with all conditions of the OnRoute PHV Operator Licence

Maintain all operational registers and logs in accordance with company SOP v1.0

Act as the lead point of contact for any incident, accident, or safeguarding concern

Line manage the Administrative Officer and other operational support staff

Provide regular operational reports to the Directors

What You Need

Proven experience in an operations management role, ideally within transport or logistics

Strong understanding of PHV operator licensing requirements

Experience managing a team of drivers or field-based staff





A compliance-first mindset

Excellent organisational skills and communications skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Safeguarding awareness and commitment to wellbeing

Full valid UK driving licence

The right to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits & Provision

£15.00 per hour

Permanent, full-time employment with a growing operator

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme – auto-enrolment

Monthly pay

Hundreds of discounts from selected retailers through our employee benefits programme

A key leadership role with genuine influence over how the business operates

Supportive Directors with a clear vision for expansion

Safeguarding Notice
OnRoute Transport Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS with barred list checks.

Job Overview
Location

Essex & Thurrock (with occasional travel across the operational area)

Pay Rate

£15.00 per hour

Contract Type

Permanent – Full-Time

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📌 Operations Manager (Ontario)
🏢 onRoute Transport Group
📍 Ontario