Transport Operations Lead — Scheduling, Compliance & Team Growth

Asda Stores Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Discretionary bonus scheme

Enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Asda services discounts

Company pension

Wellbeing support (24/7 GP & EAP)

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Recognition programme

Special offers & discounts

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a Transport Department Manager in Washington to lead the transport operation within the department. You will oversee scheduling, vehicle deployment, and delivery accuracy, ensuring services run on time, safely and legally, while supporting the depot strategy.

You will report to the Shift Manager and apply established procedures, perform routine checks, and ensure compliance with HS&E and Asda standards, driving efficiency and high service levels across the

Qualifications

• Experience with structured transport or logistics procedures.
• Experience supervising colleagues or leading operational activity.
• Strong planning skills including scheduling and prioritising work.
• Understanding of transport compliance and safety.
• Ability to interpret data and generate clear reports.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Willingness to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport activity.
• Manage scheduling and vehicle deployment.
• Ensure delivery accuracy and timeliness.
• Apply procedures and perform routine checks.
• Ensure legal compliance and Asda standards.

Skills

Transport planning

Team supervision

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Flexibility

Problem solving

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a Transport Department Manager in Washington to lead the transport operation within the department. You will oversee scheduling, vehicle deployment, and delivery accuracy, ensuring services run on time, safely and legally, while supporting the depot strategy.

You will report to the Shift Manager and apply established procedures, perform routine checks, and ensure compliance with HS&E and Asda standards, driving efficiency and high service levels across the