Transport Department Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Transport Department Manager for their Bristol location. The role involves managing a team of drivers, ensuring timely deliveries, and adhering to operational protocols. This position offers excellent career development opportunities in logistics, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

15% colleague discount from day 1

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test for you and a nominated user

Discounts on various Asda services

Access to flexible pay and financial coaching

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing services

Childcare support and parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics management and distribution operations.
• Proven track record of delivering results against KPIs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the team of drivers, including performance and training.
• Ensure timely departures and proper vehicle checks.
• Conduct Tacho analysis and maintain compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Performance Management

Adaptability

Job description

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Transport Department Manager

Apply locations Bristol CDC time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 13, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id R-060617

Job Title

Transport Department Manager

Location

Bristol CDC

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Nights

Hours per Week

40

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Transport, Warehousing/Material Management

Closing Date

12 June 2025

About the Role



Our stores are packed with thousands of products, from clothes and household items to tinned foods and frozen goods, and without our warehouse teams they wouldn't be on the shelves for our customers. Our teams of HGV Drivers are responsible for delivering goods to stores on time and in perfect condition.



You'll be responsible for managing all aspects of your team of drivers from performance through to training needs. It is your responsibility to make sure that all of your drivers are out on time and fully briefed, as well as performing Tacho analysis and vehicle checks when your team return to the depot.



If you're looking for a chance to develop in logistics, this could be the role for you! We'll work with you on your shifts, however the role will involve late and weekend working.

Working as part of Night Transport Department working any 9 out of 14 shifts, 21:30 - 06:30

About You



As a Transport Department Manager, experience working in a similar distribution operation, with a proven track record of delivering results against KRA's is essential. You'll be able to work in a fast paced environment and be adaptable to change, whilst being passionate about doing the right thing for our customer's by driving quality and adhering to process.



You'll be naturally friendly and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results. You'll have an enthusiastic approach and be a strong coach, mentor, motivator and role model to the managers and colleagues around you, driving performance and working cross-functionally, communicating effectively across all levels.



Apply today by completing an online application…

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
• Free eye test for you and your nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Wagestream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas

About us

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