Transport Section Manager

Booker Group plc; Haydock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague card 10% off

Tesco discount after 3 months

Tesco Mobile discounts

Car, home and pet insurance discounts

Eye test & glasses discounts

Health & wellbeing support

Save As You Earn share scheme access

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday package

Job summary

Booker Group plc is seeking a Transport Section Manager for our Haydock RDC2 site. You will lead the transport operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance, while managing drivers and day-to-day issues with a practical leadership style.

Flexibility is required as shift patterns will be discussed at interview. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards and delivering on KPIs, with a focus on collaboration with the People Team and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Understanding of drivers' hours and tachographs.
• Knowledge of Working Time Regulations and road transport law.
• Experience with fleet planning tools such as Microlise, Tachomaster and Lytx.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft 365 and Teams.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Practical leadership with initiative when busy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport plan in line with KPIs and budget.
• Manage driver team day to day including 1-2-1s and issues.
• Lead health and safety activity and contractor management.
• Ensure Operator Licence requirements are met.
• Support People Team processes and payroll sign-off.
• Maintain clear handover and effective cross‑site communication.

Skills

Driver hours & tachographs

Working Time Regulations

Road transport law

Fleet planning tools

IT skills (Microsoft 365, Teams)

Clear communication

Leadership & initiative

Tools

Microlise

Tachomaster

Lytx

Microsoft 365

Teams

Job description

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At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

We’re looking for a Transport Section Manager to join the team at Haydock RDC2 on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who can lead from the front, build strong working relationships and keep the operation running safely, efficiently and effectively. Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do, and this role plays a big part in making sure standards stay high every day. The shift pattern will be discussed at interview and will include Management Holiday Cover, so flexibility will be required.

You will be responsible for

What you’ll be doing

• Make sure Operator Licence requirements are met, including drivers' hours, fleet usage and vehicle breakdowns, while keeping the operation safe, compliant and running as it should.
• Oversee the daily transport plan in line with KPIs and budget, making sound decisions on drivers, loads and backhauls to keep the operation moving efficiently and effectively.
• Manage and support the driver team day to day, including 1-2-1s, day-to-day issues, Lytx coaching, Vision Track, Microlise and infringements, while showing winning manager behaviours in the way you lead.
• Lead on health and safety activity, including contractor management, accident and incident reporting, escalation and pack completion.
• Support People Team processes, including absence, welfare, grievance and disciplinary matters, making sure colleagues are managed fairly and consistently in line with site procedures.
• Complete accurate payroll sign-off for drivers' hours and absence and keep systems updated with the right information.
• Use the handover process well so communication stays clear, practical and effective across the operation.
• Follow all legal, health and safety, and colleague requirements linked to the role, always keeping team wellbeing front and centre.

You will need

What we’re looking for

• A good understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs, Working Time Regulations and road transport law.
• Working knowledge of Microlise, Tachomaster and Lytx, along with good geographical awareness.
• Good IT skills, strong organisation and the ability to keep accurate records. We use Microsoft 365 across the operation, with much of our day-to-day communication and information managed through Teams.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work well with people at all levels.
• A positive, practical approach and the confidence to use your initiative when things get busy.
• A supportive leadership style and a clear focus on doing things the right way.
• Flexibility to support the operation and help keep things running efficiently and effectively.

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*