Transport Manager - Fmcg

Page Personnel; Wembley, Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Autonomy

Career development

Mon-Fri

Job summary

Page Personnel in Wembley, part of a rapidly growing FMCG distribution business, is seeking a Transport Manager to lead its fleet operations and growth.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will manage day-to-day transport across 16 vehicles in London and Manchester, driving efficiency and compliance. The role requires a Transport Manager CPC, multi-drop experience, and strong team leadership to reduce costs and promote scalable operations.

Qualifications

• Must have Transport Manager CPC and experience in multi-drop distribution.
• Experience leading driver teams and implementing training programmes.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, compliance and transport legislation.
• Advanced Excel skills for KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transport operations across the fleet.
• Lead and develop drivers across locations.
• Drive route optimisation to cut costs and boost delivery performance.
• Utilise route planning software and pursue improvements.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, servicing, inspections and availability.
• Ensure Operator Licence compliance and transport legislation.
• Monitor KPIs: cost, utilisation, on-time delivery, driver performance.
• Handle transport incidents and escalations.
• Develop driver training and onboarding programmes.
• Reduce turnover through engagement and coaching.
• Support future fleet growth and scalability.

Skills

Transport CPC

Driver coaching

Route optimisation

Fleet management

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Having your Transport Manager CPC is essential
• Previous experience setting up O license is highly desired

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing FMCG distribution business based in Wembley supplying high-quality food products across the UK. Operating a fast-paced, multi-drop delivery network, the business is investing heavily in its transport infrastructure and is seeking an ambitious Transport Manager to lead and develop its fleet operation during an exciting period of growth.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the Transport Manager will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a fleet currently comprising 16 vehicles across London and Manchester, with further fleet expansion planned in the near future, including the addition of larger vehicles.Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing all transport operations across the fleet to ensure high levels of service and compliance.
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of drivers across multiple locations.
• Driving route optimisation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance delivery performance.
• Working with existing route planning software whilst identifying opportunities for further improvement.
• Overseeing fleet maintenance, servicing schedules, inspections and vehicle availability.
• Ensuring compliance with Operator Licence requirements and all relevant transport legislation.
• Monitoring and reporting on transport KPIs including cost, utilisation, on-time delivery and driver performance.
• Managing transport-related incidents, escalations and operational challenges.
• Developing and implementing a structured driver training and onboarding programme.
• Reducing driver turnover through effective engagement, coaching and performance management.
• Supporting future fleet growth and operational scalability.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will possess:

• Previous experience in a Transport Manager role
• A valid Transport Manager CPC qualification (or recently obtained and ready to be named on an Operator Licence).
• Experience managing a multi-drop distribution operation.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, vehicle compliance and transport legislation.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and report on key operational KPIs.
• Proven experience leading and developing driver teams.
• A proactive, hands-on management style with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience excel user and familiar with reporting
• FMCG, food distribution or temperature-controlled logistics experience.
• Experience working within a growing or scaling operation.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth and development of a rapidly expanding business.
• Significant autonomy and ownership within the transport function.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation

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