Transport Team Manager

WR Logistics; Slough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

25 days holiday

Pension with matching

Life cover

Family health plan

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Earned wage access

Dental & critical illness option

Job summary

WR Logistics in Berkshire is seeking a Transport Team Manager with a hands-on approach to lead a busy delivery operation. You will manage day-to-day transport activities, coach drivers, monitor KPIs and ensure compliance with transport legislation and health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes team leadership, efficiency, and cross‑department collaboration. If you have experience in FMCG distribution and a proactive, organised mindset, we'd like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for a confident and organised transport professional with strong people-management skills.
• Experience in transport, logistics, FMCG, wholesale or distribution.
• Experience managing or supervising drivers.
• Good knowledge of transport compliance and operational procedures.
• Strong communication, coaching and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the transport team, coordinating with drivers, planners, warehouse colleagues and management to deliver excellent service.
• Manage daily transport operations and resolve issues quickly.
• Monitor driver performance, attendance, productivity and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, health and safety and company procedures.
• Support route planning and efficient delivery operations.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Monitor transport KPIs and drive improvements.
• Work closely with other departments to maintain a smooth operation.

Skills

People management

Driver supervision

Transport compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Transport Team Manager

Location: Berkshire

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum

Industry: FMCG / Foodservice Wholesale & Distribution

Lead the team. Keep things moving.

We're recruiting for a Transport Team Manager to join a successful and well-established foodservice wholesaler and distributor based in Berkshire.

This is a hands-on management role for an experienced transport professional who enjoys leading people, maintaining high standards and ensuring a busy delivery operation runs safely and efficiently.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the transport team, working closely with drivers, planners, warehouse colleagues and management to deliver excellent service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating and supporting a team of drivers.
• Managing daily transport operations and resolving issues quickly.
• Monitoring driver performance, attendance, productivity and service levels.
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, health and safety and company procedures.
• Supporting route planning and efficient delivery operations.
• Coaching and developing team members.
• Monitoring transport KPIs and driving improvements where required.
• Working closely with other departments to maintain a smooth operation.

About You

We're looking for a confident and organised transport professional with strong people-management skills.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, FMCG, wholesale or distribution.
• Experience managing or supervising drivers.
• Good knowledge of transport compliance and operational procedures.
• Strong communication, coaching and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, hands-on approach.

What's on Offer?

• Generous Salary
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
• Pension with employer matching.
• Life cover.
• Family health plan and digital GP.
• Wellbeing and counselling support.
• Retail, travel, cinema and lifestyle discounts.
• Earned wage access of up to 20% of pay before payday.
• Option to purchase dental and critical illness cover.

Ready for your next move?

If you're an experienced transport professional with a passion for leading people and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.