Transport Manager

Sysco GB; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee transport operations and manage a large team. The role involves ensuring all safety, service, and efficiency goals are met while planning resources and supporting team leaders. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, alongside significant experience in fleet management and health & safety regulations. Competitive salary and great benefits offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing a large fleet of HGVs and vans.
• Experience working with planners and fleet coordinators.
• Understanding of budgets and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transport operations and a large team.
• Plan resources and support team leaders for smooth operations.
• Work with new customers to understand and accommodate their needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Fleet management experience

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Team development and motivation

Education

CPC qualification

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Company Description

Job Description

Up to £80K basic salary plus company car or car allowance, company bonus and additional benefits

Take your distribution and logistics career to the next level with Sysco GB. We're home to some of the UK's leading food businesses including Brakes and Fresh Direct, and we're about to open a next-generation site in Hemel. Designed with colleagues in mind, the site has all the right ingredients to be an amazing place to work. Join us as a Transport Manager, leading the distribution operation and driving our success.

A satisfying role

Our drivers take care of our customers. You'll take care of them. Handling the day-to-day management of our entire transport department with a fleet of circa 130 vehicles and leading an overall team of circa 200 colleagues, you'll ensure that our safety, service, and efficiency goals are exceeded. You'll plan resources and support team leaders to keep our operations on the road and all our customers happy. When a new customer joins us, you'll work with them to understand and plan for their needs.

What you bring to the role

An excellent communicator and leader with significant experience managing a large fleet of HGVs (Class 1 and Class 2) and vans, you have what it takes to excel in this role:

• Experience working with planners and fleet coordinators
• Knowledge of health & safety and food safety regulations
• The ability to develop and motivate a team
• Experience in recruitment and induction processes
• Understanding of budgets and cost control
• A CPC qualification, or willingness to obtain one within your first year

Bags of benefits

The amazing facilities and working environment at our Hemel site are complemented by a range of benefits, including a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, family-friendly flexibility, ongoing training, and discounts on our delicious products.

Interested in joining the team? Apply today!

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Sysco GB, everyone is welcome. We value your potential over your CV and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and opportunities to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our resourcing team for support.