Transport Team Manager

TN United Kingdom; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transport Team Manager to lead their operations in Fareham. This role involves overseeing a fast-paced transport operation, ensuring compliance with transport legislation, and achieving key performance indicators. The ideal candidate will possess strong people management skills and a deep understanding of the FMCG distribution sector. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers a supportive working environment, along with numerous employee benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card

Free eye tests

Health and wellbeing support

Retirement savings plan

Life assurance cover

Discounted RAC breakdown cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Exclusive deals website

Competitive holiday package

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising depot transport operations.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Achieve operational KPIs and service agreements within deadlines.
• Manage vehicle breakdowns to minimize retailer impact.
• Ensure legal compliance with transport legislation.

Skills

People Management

Knowledge of Transport Legislation

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Microsoft 365

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

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Booker • 2-4 Dewar Close, Segensworth West, FAREHAM • Apply by 16-May-2025

About the role

We are recruiting to join our Transport Team at our Booker Distribution Centre in Fareham, Hampshire.

As a Transport Team Manager, you will support the site management team in the efficient, safe, legal, and cost-effective management of transport operations.

The objective of the role is to ensure our large, fast-moving transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, achieving optimum service levels across all contracts while working to specific KPIs.

It is important that you have knowledge of the transport function within the FMCG distribution industry and previous experience in supervising depot transport operations. A strong knowledge of transport legislation is essential.

What is in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great working environment and opportunities for career progression, along with the following benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4-day period after every four-weekly payday, thirteen times a year. Plus, 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile and other deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank.
• Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses on the same spend.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals website with discounts on everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our Save As You Earn share scheme at a discount.
• A retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life assurance cover for death in service of up to three times annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP services.
• A competitive holiday package.

  Key responsibilities

  Reporting to the Transport Logistics Manager, you will:

  • Achieve operational KPIs and service agreements within deadlines, promoting a positive team culture.
  • Manage vehicle breakdowns to minimize retailer impact.
  • Analyse tachograph infringement reports, discuss infringements with drivers, and coordinate with warehouse operations for timely loading and departure.
  • Ensure legal compliance with transport legislation, including driver hours, fleet maintenance, MOTs, and defect management.

  Required skills and experience

  • Commitment and ability to work under pressure.
  • Excellent people management skills and a focus on development.
  • High initiative, focus, flexibility, and commitment.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, health & safety, employment law, and discrimination laws (essential).
  • Understanding of transport legislation and its impact on operator licenses (essential).
  • Knowledge of multi-temperature warehouse/transport procedures and compliance (essential).
  • Ability to plan labor and resources effectively to meet KPIs and service levels.
  • Effective team worker with confident communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (essential), WMS (desirable), and CPC qualification (desirable).

  About us

  Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses through over 190 cash and carry branches, distribution centers, and support sites across the UK.

  Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our values. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to flexible working arrangements to support our employees' diverse needs.