Transport Team Manager

Company: Booker
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Location: Hemel Hempstead
Job Description:

Transport Team Manager

We are recruiting to join our Transport Team at ourBooker Retail Partner site. As a Transport Team Manager, you will support the site management team in the efficient, safe, legal and cost‑effective management of the Transport operations.

The objective of the role is to ensure that our large, fast‑moving Transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, by achieving optimum service levels across all contracts whilst working to specific KPIs.

Reporting into the Transport Operations manager, you will work to achieve operational KPIs and service agreements to tight deadlines and drive improvements by engaging the team in promoting a positive culture.

You will manage vehicle breakdowns whilst ensuring that the impact to the retailer is kept to a minimum. You will also be responsible for analysing Tacho‑graph infringement report and go through infringement with drivers as well as liaising with the Warehouse Operation to ensure timely loading and departure of loads.

Management of ensuring legal compliance with all transport legislation and in particular Driver’s hours and maintenance of the Fleet so that it is available when required for servicing, MOTs and defect management of the Fleet is also a requirement of the role.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Commitment and ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent people management skills and ability to develop self and others
  • Demonstrates high levels of initiative, focus and commitment and flexibility
  • Experience of applying a working knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Health & Safety, Employment Law, Discrimination
  • A good understanding of Transport Legislation and the impact of non‑compliance to protect the company Operator Licence
  • A good understanding of multi‑temperature warehouse / transport procedures and compliance
  • Ability to effectively plan labour and resource to deliver operational requirements in a timely manner whilst meeting agreed KPIs and Service Levels
  • Effective team worker and confident and positive communicator
  • PC literate in Excel and Word and WMS experience
  • CPC qualification

Knowledge and Background

Due to the nature of the job, you will have knowledge of the transport function within the FMCG distribution industry and have previous working knowledge of the business and operational aspects of supervising a depot transport operation. It is important that you have a strong knowledge of transport legislation.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

Flexible Working

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life‑changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

Legal and Recruitment Information

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.

Please note: We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026