Transport Department Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Discretionary bonus scheme

Enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Asda services discounts

Company pension

Wellbeing support (24/7 GP & EAP)

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Recognition programme

Special offers & discounts

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a Transport Department Manager in Washington to lead the transport operation within the department. You will oversee scheduling, vehicle deployment, and delivery accuracy, ensuring services run on time, safely and legally, while supporting the depot strategy.

You will report to the Shift Manager and apply established procedures, perform routine checks, and ensure compliance with HS&E and Asda standards, driving efficiency and high service levels across the

Qualifications

• Experience with structured transport or logistics procedures.
• Experience supervising colleagues or leading operational activity.
• Strong planning skills including scheduling and prioritising work.
• Understanding of transport compliance and safety.
• Ability to interpret data and generate clear reports.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Willingness to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport activity.
• Manage scheduling and vehicle deployment.
• Ensure delivery accuracy and timeliness.
• Apply procedures and perform routine checks.
• Ensure legal compliance and Asda standards.

Skills

Transport planning

Team supervision

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Flexibility

Problem solving

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Job Title Transport Department Manager Location Washington ADC Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Shift Pattern Work Shift: Days Hours per Week 40 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Transport, Warehousing/Material Management Closing Date 15 October 2026

Lead the movement that keeps our shelves stocked and our customers happy. At Asda, we want you to find your everything. As our Transport Department Manager, you’ll take charge of the transport operation within your department, making sure goods move safely, legally, and on time. You’ll achieve departmental KRAs while supporting our wider depot strategy and ensuring every journey runs smoothly. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll oversee day‑to‑day transport activity, from scheduling and vehicle deployment to delivery accuracy. You’ll apply established procedures, carry out routine checks, and ensure full compliance with legal requirements and Asda standards.

What makes a great Transport Department Manager

• Supportive leader: You help colleagues succeed, remove blockers, and promote a culture of development and accountability.
• Transport process expert: You review and improve delivery, scheduling, and vehicle deployment.
• Adaptive problem solver: You use sound judgment to maintain service and efficiency in changing situations.
• Organised planner: You design schedules, prioritise tasks, and manage workload to hit departmental goals.
• Safety & compliance focused: You apply transport legislation, manage risk, and uphold HS&E policies.
• Analytical & thorough: You analyse transport data, produce clear reports, and use insight to drive decisions.
• Strong collaborator: You work effectively across teams to support wider depot operations.

What you’ll bring

• Experience working with structured transport or logistics procedures.
• Experience supervising colleagues or leading routine operational activity.
• Strong planning skills, including scheduling and prioritising work.
• Understanding of safe systems of work and transport compliance.
• Ability to interpret data, analyse trends, and produce clear reports.
• Strong communication and people support skills.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Ready to lead a team that keeps our supply chain moving?

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 Stream: 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

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