Transport Manager

Michael Page; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national distribution business is seeking a Transport Manager in Slough. The role involves overseeing a fast-paced delivery operation, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring compliance with transport legislation. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and strong progression opportunities within a well-established company in the food distribution sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager or similar leadership role within logistics or distribution.
• Strong operational experience leading a large transport operation.
• Track record of managing large fleets and multi-drop delivery operations.

Responsibilities

• Leading the daily transport operation, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Managing driver performance and compliance.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives for route planning.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

CPC (National or International)

Job description

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We're recruiting a Transport Manager for a leading national distribution business based in Slough, responsible for overseeing a fast-paced, delivery operation and ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high service standards. This is a permanent role based in the South East, offering a competitive salary plus strong progression opportunities.

Our client is a leading food distribution business with a national footprint and a strong reputation for service, quality, and innovation. Operating from a state-of-the-art site in the South East, they are known for delivering to a wide range of customers. Due to continued growth and operational investment, they are looking to recruit an experienced Transport Manager to lead their team.

Description

The Transport Manager will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the transport function. You will be responsible for managing a high-performing team of drivers, planners, and supervisors in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading the daily transport operation, ensuring deliveries are made on time and in full to customers
2. Managing driver performance, including tachograph analysis, training, and compliance
3. Delivering against KPIs around cost, service, and safety
4. Working closely with planning and warehouse teams to ensure seamless coordination
5. Ensuring full compliance with all relevant transport legislation, including Operator's Licence responsibilities
6. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise route planning and fuel efficiency
7. Leading and developing a team culture that promotes accountability, safety, and excellent customer service

Profile

The successful Transport Manager candidate will come with the following qualities:

1. Proven experience in a Transport Manager or similar leadership role within logistics or distribution
2. Strong operational experience leading a large transport operation
3. A track record of managing large fleets and multi-drop delivery operations, ideally FMCG
4. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
6. CPC (National or International) is essential

Job Offer

On offer for the successful candidate:

1. 40hr week contract
2. Monday - Friday
3. 1 in 3 Saturdays on call

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Distribution

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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