Transport Team Manager

White Recruitment Construction; Bedford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink distributor in Bedford is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee transport operations and lead a dedicated team. This role requires strong transport management experience and knowledge of compliance and legislation. The successful candidate will ensure operational standards and safety while managing the commercial vehicle fleet. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000, along with benefits including holidays, health plan, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health plan

Life cover

High street discount scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong transport management experience is essential.
• Proven knowledge of transport compliance, legislation, and health & safety.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Experience within foodservice transport would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the transport team.
• Oversee daily transport operations for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and safety standards.
• Manage the commercial vehicle fleet.

Skills

Transport management experience

Knowledge of transport compliance

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Transport Manager

Bedford

£50,000 per annum

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to join a leading food and drink distributor at their site in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong transport professional to step in to a key leadership role within a well-established and growing business.

The Role

The Transport Manager will be responsible for managing transport operations, leading the team and ensuring full compliance across the fleet. This is hands‑on role with accountability for people, vehicles and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the transport team, including recruitment, training, and performance management
• Oversee daily transport operations to ensure efficiency, service levels, and compliance
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, operator licence requirements, and health & safety standards
• Manage the commercial vehicle fleet, including servicing, MOTs, inspections, and repairs
• Oversee pallet and cage control
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
• Monitor performance, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Strong transport management experience is essential
• Proven knowledge of transport compliance, legislation, and health & safety
• Experience leading and managing teams
• Experience within foodservice transport would be advantageous
• CPC qualification desirable but not essential
• Organised, proactive, and confident working in a fast‑paced transport environment

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health plan
• Life cover
• High street discount scheme
• Excellent training, development and internal progression opportunities

Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Transport Manager opportunity.