Night Transport Team Lead – People, Safety & KPIs

Bidfood UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension with employer match

Life cover

Wellbeing support

Health plan

Job summary

Bidfood in the United Kingdom seeks a Transport Team Manager for night shifts (09:00–06:45), 5 days out of 7 with weekend work. You will lead a transport team, drive safety, and deliver high service standards while meeting KPI targets.

You’ll coach staff, manage recruitment, absence and performance, and ensure compliance with driving hours. A commitment to safety and continuous improvement will be essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a logistics/transport team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Knowledge of transport regulation and industry standards.
• Proven track record of achieving and driving KPI targets.

Responsibilities

• Coaching the team to reach their full potential and align with safety standards.
• Communicating key messages openly and timely to the team.
• Recruitment, absence, performance, conduct, safety and service management.
• Responsible for managing commercial vehicles, cages and pallets.
• Overseeing PPE, vehicle checks, CV servicing, MOTs, VORs and temperature monitoring.
• Allocate work considering capability and legal driving hours to meet targets.
• Carry out investigations with a focus on quality and safety.
• Promote and manage safety in all activities.

Skills

People management

Team motivation

Communication

Transport legislation

KPI achievement

Job description

Bidfood in the United Kingdom seeks a Transport Team Manager for night shifts (09:00–06:45), 5 days out of 7 with weekend work. You will lead a transport team, drive safety, and deliver high service standards while meeting KPI targets.

You’ll coach staff, manage recruitment, absence and performance, and ensure compliance with driving hours. A commitment to safety and continuous improvement will be essential in this fast-paced environment.