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We’re recruiting a Transport Manager for a leading national distribution business based in Slough, responsible for overseeing a fast-paced, delivery operation and ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high service standards. This is a permanent role based in the South East, offering a competitive salary plus strong progression opportunities.
Our client is a leading food distribution business with a national footprint and a strong reputation for service, quality, and innovation. Operating from a state-of-the-art site in the South East, they are known for delivering to a wide range of customers. Due to continued growth and operational investment, they are looking to recruit an experienced Transport Manager to lead their team.
Description
The Transport Manager will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the transport function. You will be responsible for managing a high-performing team of drivers, planners, and supervisors in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the daily transport operation, ensuring deliveries are made on time and in full to customers
- Managing driver performance, including tachograph analysis, training, and compliance
- Delivering against KPIs around cost, service, and safety
- Working closely with planning and warehouse teams to ensure seamless coordination
- Ensuring full compliance with all relevant transport legislation, including Operator’s Licence responsibilities
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise route planning and fuel efficiency
- Leading and developing a team culture that promotes accountability, safety, and excellent customer service
Profile
The successful Transport Manager candidate will come with the following qualities:
- Proven experience in a Transport Manager or similar leadership role within logistics or distribution
- Strong operational experience leading a large transport operation
- A track record of managing large fleets and multi-drop delivery operations, ideally FMCG
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
- CPC (National or International) is essential
Job Offer
On offer for the successful candidate:
- 40hr week contract
- Monday – Friday
- 1 in 3 Saturdays on call
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Distribution
Industries
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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