Transport Section Manager

Booker Group; Haydock; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague discount

Tesco discount card after 3 months

Tesco Mobile deals

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Booker Group in Haydock is seeking a Transport Section Manager to lead the RDC2 site operations, drive safe and efficient transport, and strengthen cross-team collaboration. You will ensure compliance, manage drivers and loads, and uphold KPIs while maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

The role requires knowledge of driver hours, tachographs and transport regulations, plus hands-on leadership, strong IT skills and payroll sign-off experience. Flexibility for holiday cover is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs, Working Time Regulations and transport law.
• Working knowledge of Microlise, Tachomaster and Lytx with good geographical awareness.
• Good IT skills and ability to keep accurate records using Microsoft 365/Teams.
• Confident written and verbal communication with colleagues at all levels.
• Positive, practical leadership style with initiative and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operator licence requirements are met and the operation runs safely and compliantly.
• Oversee the daily transport plan, KPI and budget alignment, and make decisions on drivers and loads.
• Manage and support drivers day to day, including coaching and handling issues.
• Lead health and safety activities, contractor management and incident reporting.
• Support People Team processes, manage absence and disciplinary matters.
• Complete payroll sign-off for drivers' hours and absences; keep systems updated.
• Use handover processes to ensure clear, practical communication across the operation.
• Follow all legal, HSE and colleague requirements; keep wellbeing front and centre.

Skills

Driver hours & tachographs

Leadership

Communication skills

IT & records

Tools

Microlise

Tachomaster

Lytx

Microsoft 365 / Teams

Job description

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.

Main Responsibilities

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.

What's in it for you

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.

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, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six 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.

Please note
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*