Assistant Transport Manager - Lead 24/7 Logistics Team

Culina; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Cover

Company car or car Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking an Assistant Transport Manager for its Transport Logistics division in the UK. The role focuses on overseeing 24/7 transport operations, managing a transport team, and supporting the Transport Manager to ensure costs align with budget and forecasts.

The position features 4 nights on 4 off shifts (18:00–06:00) and offers a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will drive service levels and efficiency across depot operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar position.
• Previous supervisory/management experience within a FMCG environment.
• Strong leadership and the ability to set clear objectives and motivate the team.
• Knowledge of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
• Strong planning, numeracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to thrive in a competitive and demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels.
• Reduce non-contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports and cost tracking.
• Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable planning.
• Motivate and develop the team through engagement and training.
• Ensure staff are trained and have the correct equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutes and regulations.
• Communicate with 3rd party hauliers regarding defects on drop trailers.
• Check and approve maintenance cost reports and invoices.
• Ensure MOTs and service intervals are carried out on time.
• Monitor, audit and control suppliers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Numeracy

Tachograph compliance

Microsoft Office

Planning & organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Culina is seeking an Assistant Transport Manager for its Transport Logistics division in the UK. The role focuses on overseeing 24/7 transport operations, managing a transport team, and supporting the Transport Manager to ensure costs align with budget and forecasts.

The position features 4 nights on 4 off shifts (18:00–06:00) and offers a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will drive service levels and efficiency across depot operations.