Transport Team Leader: People-Driven, KPI-Focused

Bidfood UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with company match

Life cover

Health plan

Job summary

Bidfood UK is seeking a Transport Team Manager to lead and develop the transport team, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations. You’ll drive performance, coach staff, and coordinate daily activities to meet service targets.

The role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration across teams and a focus on driving KPI results while maintaining high safety standards and excellent service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a transport or logistics team.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed KPI targets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop the transport team to reach their full potential.
• Communicate key messages openly and timely to the team.
• Oversee recruitment, attendance, performance, safety, and service.
• Manage commercial vehicles, cages and pallets.
• Ensure safety compliance and incident investigations.
• Plan workloads while respecting driving hours and targets.
• Promote a culture of safety and high-quality service.

Skills

People management

Team motivation

Communication

Transport legislation

KPI drive

Relationship building

Job description

Bidfood UK is seeking a Transport Team Manager to lead and develop the transport team, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations. You’ll drive performance, coach staff, and coordinate daily activities to meet service targets.

The role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration across teams and a focus on driving KPI results while maintaining high safety standards and excellent service levels.