Transport Section Manager

Tesco; Haydock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker Group in Haydock is hiring a Transport Section Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and compliance while building strong relationships with the driver team and partners.

You will oversee driver hours, KPI performance, manage absence, payroll sign-off for hours, and contribute to a safe, high‑performing site culture. This is a permanent role requiring flexible hours and proactive leadership.

Qualifications

• Understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs, Working Time Regulations and road transport law.
• National CPC qualification is desirable.
• Experience with Microlise, Tachomaster and Lytx, plus good geographical awareness.
• Good IT skills, strong organisation and the ability to keep accurate records using Microsoft 365/Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work with people at all levels.
• Positive, practical approach and initiative in busy times.
• Supportive leadership style with a focus on doing things the right way.
• Flexibility to support the operation and keep things running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Operator Licence requirements are met and the operation is safe and compliant.
• Oversee the daily transport plan aligned with KPIs and budget.
• Manage and support the driver team, including coaching and addressing issues.
• Lead health and safety activities and contractor management.
• Support People Team processes including absence, welfare and disciplinary matters.
• Complete payroll sign-off for drivers' hours and absence; keep systems updated.

Skills

Drivers hours knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Organisation

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

National CPC qualification

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.

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.

What we’re looking for

• A good understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs, Working Time Regulations and road transport law.
• A National CPC qualification.- is desired
• 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.

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’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

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*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergro upjobs.co.uk