Transport Manager

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

Job summary

A food distribution company in Hemel Hempstead is searching for a Transport Manager to oversee operations of a fleet and lead a team of 200. This role includes ensuring safety, service efficiency, and planning resources. Ideal candidates will have fleet management experience and strong leadership skills, with the opportunity for a CPC qualification. A range of benefits including a pension scheme and ongoing training are offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Fantastic product discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing a large fleet of HGVs and vans.
• Background in working with planners and fleet coordinators.
• Experience in recruitment and induction.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transport operations and a fleet of 130.
• Plan resources and support team leaders for smooth operations.
• Work with new customers to understand their needs.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Leadership experience

Fleet management

Health & Safety knowledge

Team development

Education

CPC (or willingness to gain one)

Job description

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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 drive 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 and leading an overall team of circa 200 colleagues, you’ll see 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. And when a new customer joins us, you’ll work with them to understand and plan for what they need.

What you bring to the mix

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

a background in working with planners and fleet coordinators

knowledge of health & safety and food safety

the ability to develop and motivate a team

experience in recruitment and induction

an understanding of budgets and cost control

a CPC, or be willing to gain one within your first year with us.

Bags of benefits

The amazing facilities and working environment at our Hemel site are not the only benefits of working here. You’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

Tempted to join the team? Apply today!

Additional Information

At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.