Transport Manager

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.

Client Details

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:

• £45k-£50k basic salary
• Company rewards scheme
• Staff discounts
• 40hr week contract
• Monday - friday
• 1 in 3 Saturdays on call