Transport Team Manager

Matthew Clark; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Southampton is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee fleet operations, manage team performance, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in FMCG or logistics management and a strong track record of delivering premium service. This role offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to lead a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to quality and Health & Safety standards.
• Flexibility to manage varying work patterns.

Responsibilities

• Manage labour usage and ensure tasks are efficiently covered.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding operational issues.
• Support the preparation of monthly reports and analyse crew performance.

Skills

Management experience in FMCG or logistics

Fleet management experience

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Road Haulage Transport Managers CPC qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Core Accountabilities

• Manage labour usage within the transport team, ensuring tasks are covered efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Deliver all items to agreed customer specifications, minimising wastage and maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure operational costs are managed in line with company directives.
• Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders regarding operational issues.
• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly plans to meet customer and company needs.
• Implement changes based on customer, crew, and stakeholder feedback.
• Ensure fleet readiness and compliance for continuity of supply.
• Support the preparation of monthly reports and analyse crew performance for optimal results.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and legal standards, including documentation and audits.
• Manage fleet compliance, defect reports, servicing, and MOTs.
• Monitor adherence to company policies and procedures, including risk assessments.
• Complete investigations into accidents/incidents and follow up on corrective actions.
• Proactively manage team performance, training, and development.
• Foster a positive, safe, and productive working environment.
• Lead by example, motivate and develop team members, and drive operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within a fast-moving environment such as FMCG or logistics.
• Proven ability to manage, develop, and inspire teams, with strong fleet management experience.
• A passion for delivering premium service and a commitment to quality and Health & Safety.
• Excellent people management skills, including performance management, team building, and handling disciplinary issues.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of generating innovative solutions.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Effective planning, organisation, and delegation skills, with attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility to manage work patterns as required.
• A positive approach and willingness to take on reasonable tasks as requested by management.
• Knowledge of warehousing and distribution systems, transport laws and regulations, cost control, and Health & Safety.
• Road Haulage Transport Managers CPC qualification (Standard National) - Essential
• IOSH Managing Safely - Desirable
• Proficient in MS Office Suite - Essential

About C&C Group

We're a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade - day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we're always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we're supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK's largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters. Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent's and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world's favourite drinks. C&C Group's portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent's, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.