Transport Manager

White Recruitment Construction; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Biggleswade is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a fast-paced team in transport operations. You will ensure compliance with regulations while developing your staff's performance and delivering outstanding service. The ideal candidate will have expertise in transport legislation, strong leadership skills, and a proactive mindset. Enjoy a competitive salary of £45,000 – £52,000, along with benefits like holiday, pension, and health support. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a resilient business.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme: 4% / 6%

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Digital GP access

Exclusive high street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven people management and leadership capability.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of transport operations and legislation.
• A track record of meeting and exceeding KPIs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the transport team.
• Manage recruitment, absence, performance, and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation.
• Manage vehicle checks and servicing.
• Promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

People management

Transport operations knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Transport Manager

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 per annum
Hours: 10:00 – 19:30
Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Saturday
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Are you an experienced Transport Manager who thrives on leading people, driving performance, and keeping safety and compliance front and centre? Do you have the confidence to motivate a team, the knowledge to manage transport legislation, and the communication skills to build strong relationships at all levels?

If so, this could be the next step in your journey.

As Transport Manager, you’ll play a critical role in managing transport operations, ensuring compliance, most importantly leading and developing your team.

You’ll recognise great work, keep your people motivated, and work towards shared goals of delivering an outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing the transport team to reach their full potential
• Communicating openly and consistently, delivering key messages at the right time
• Managing recruitment, absence, performance, conduct, safety, and service standards
• Ensuring full compliance with transport legislation and operational procedures
• Overseeing commercial vehicles, cages, pallets, and PPE
• Managing vehicle checks, servicing, MOTs, VORs, temperature checks, and near-miss reporting
• Allocating work effectively, considering legal driving hours and individual/team capability
• Carrying out thorough, high-quality investigations when required
• Promoting and managing a strong safety culture at all times
• Acting as a role model for company values, particularly during challenging periods

About You

You’ll be a confident and experienced Transport Manager with:

• Proven people management and leadership capability
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of transport operations and legislation
• A track record of meeting and exceeding KPIs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused mindset
• A genuine commitment to safety, service quality, and team engagement

Why Join Us?

Transport here is fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding. You’ll be joining a long-established and resilient foodservice logistics business with roots 100 years old, and a clear focus on continued growth and improvement.

This is a role for someone who truly cares about their team, values high standards, and wants to make a real impact in a key operational function.

The Package

The Essentials

• £45,000 – £52,000 salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy more
• Pension scheme: 4% / 6%
• Life assurance
• Confidential wellbeing support and counselling
• Health cash plan covering everyday medical costs for the whole family
• Access to a digital GP

The Extras

• Exclusive high street discounts
• Get paid as you earn – access a section of your salary before payday
• Optional dental and critical illness cover