Transport Manager

Loom Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Pension

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Loom Talent are partnering with a leading contract logistics business to recruit a Transport Manager for the Feltham distribution centre.

You will lead a 50+ vehicle fleet, drive operational excellence, ensure compliance and collaborate with warehouse and distribution teams to optimise service and performance.

The role offers £50,000-£55,000 plus a company bonus, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, pension and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' transport management experience in Food, FMCG or Contract Logistics.
• Experience leading a fleet of 50+ vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and Operator Licence requirements.
• Hands-on, operational leadership with a people development focus.
• Willingness to commute to Feltham.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the transport team and daily operation.
• Support route planning and ensure routes meet legal weight and time restrictions.
• Monitor key transport KPIs, including OTIF performance by route, driver and customer.
• Maintain full compliance with the site's Operator Licence.
• Ensure temperature control and cold-chain compliance are maintained.
• Manage POD compliance and investigate delivery discrepancies.
• Manage vehicle maintenance, repairs and associated budgets.
• Work closely with vehicle contractors to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with warehouse, distribution and wider operational teams.
• Develop and motivate the team to improve productivity, service and performance.

Skills

Transport management

Leadership

Route planning

Compliance knowledge

People development

Operational excellence

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Transport Manager

Feltham | Contract Logistics | £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus

Loom Talent are delighted to be partnering with a leading contract logistics business in the recruitment of a Transport Manager to take overall responsibility for the transport operation at their Feltham distribution centre.

This is a hands-on management role, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient running of a fleet of 50+ vehicles, while driving service, operational performance and continuous improvement.

The Role

You will take ownership of the day-to-day transport operation, including:

• Leading and managing the transport team and daily operation.
• Supporting route planning and ensuring routes meet legal weight and time restrictions.
• Monitoring key transport KPIs, including OTIF performance by route, driver and customer.
• Maintaining full compliance with the site's Operator Licence.
• Ensuring temperature control and cold-chain compliance are maintained.
• Managing POD compliance and investigating delivery discrepancies.
• Managing vehicle maintenance, repairs and associated budgets.
• Working closely with vehicle contractors to minimise downtime.
• Working collaboratively with warehouse, distribution and wider operational teams.
• Developing and motivating the team to improve productivity, service and performance.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Transport Manager who can demonstrate:

• 3+ years' Transport Management experience within Food, FMCG or Contract Logistics.
• Experience managing a fleet of 50+ vehicles.
• A National/International CPC qualification.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and Operator Licence requirements.
• A hands-on, operational approach with strong leadership skills.
• A genuine passion for people development, service improvement and operational excellence.
• The ability to commute to Feltham.

What's on Offer?

• £50,000 - £55,000 salary
• Company bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Pension
• Additional company benefits