Transport Team Manager

C&C Group Plc; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading drinks wholesaler where you will manage the transport operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. In this role, you will lead and inspire your team to achieve key performance indicators while fostering a positive work culture. Your expertise in fleet management and route planning will be essential in driving operational success. This innovative firm is dedicated to delivering quality service and products to a diverse range of venues across the UK, offering a vibrant work environment that values efficiency and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG and logistics with a focus on team leadership.
• Expertise in fleet management and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transport operations ensuring cost-effectiveness and service excellence.
• Support the transport team in daily operations and route planning.

Skills

Team Leadership

Fleet Management

Route Planning

Cost Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

At C&C Group, we’re a team of drinks industry enthusiasts, dedicated to supporting the trade day in and day out. As one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, we supply drinks to thousands of venues across the UK; from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience, our heritage and insights matter.

Operating through our brands like Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s, and Bulmers Ireland, we combine extensive industry knowledge with a market-leading range, scale, and reach.

This position is vital in managing the day-to-day operations of our transport team and fleet. As Transport Team Manager, you’ll focus on cost management, service quality, and strict compliance with Health and Safety, regulatory, and company policies, ensuring that all activities align with legal standards. You’ll drive people-related KPIs and provide essential support to the management team to keep everything running smoothly.

About the Role:

In this dynamic role, you’ll:

1. Oversee the transport operation, ensuring cost-effectiveness, service excellence, and policy compliance within your team.
2. Support the transport team including Transport Manager with daily meetings, debrief of crews (Driver Mate & Class 2 Driver), ensure company standards are met and deliver operational efficiency through route planning.
3. Drive key people KPIs, fostering a positive culture and productive work environment.

About You:

You bring substantial experience from fast-paced settings like FMCG and logistics. Your strengths include:

1. Leading, developing and inspiring teams to excel and go the extra mile for our customers.
2. Building a positive culture focused on efficiency and operational success.
3. Expertise in fleet management and route planning, ensuring a seamless workflow and achieving company goals.

Our Commitment:

From 'Grass to Glass,' we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. Our portfolio includes Bulmers, Ireland’s leading cider; Tennent’s, the top Scottish beer; and other notable brands like Magners, Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps, and Orchard Pig.