Night Transport Team Manager – Lead & Deliver Safely

Bidfood Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer match 4%/

Life cover

Health plan with digital GP

Confidential support and counselling

Discounts on high street brands

Access to up to 20% of pay before PAYE

Dental and critical illness cover

Job summary

Bidfood is recruiting for a Transport Team Manager – Nights at our Paddock Wood operation. The role leads a small night team, ensuring accurate, reliable and on-time deliveries while prioritising safety, compliance and customer service.

You’ll coach staff, allocate work, and drive performance to meet targets in a fast-paced night environment. Based in the Tonbridge area, this permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing the night transport team
• Allocating work fairly, taking account of team capability and drivers’ legal hours
• Making sure vehicles and equipment are checked, safe and ready for use
• Monitoring vehicle defects, servicing, MOTs, vehicles off road, temperature checks and near misses
• Managing attendance, performance, conduct and recruitment
• Handling incidents and carrying out thorough investigations
• Working with colleagues across the depot to resolve issues that could affect the operation
• Communicating key information clearly and at the right time
• Promoting safe working and making sure company policies and legal requirements are followed

Job description

Bidfood is recruiting for a Transport Team Manager – Nights at our Paddock Wood operation. The role leads a small night team, ensuring accurate, reliable and on-time deliveries while prioritising safety, compliance and customer service.

You’ll coach staff, allocate work, and drive performance to meet targets in a fast-paced night environment. Based in the Tonbridge area, this permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits.