Transport Team Manager

Home Bargains; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (plus 5 years)

Company pension scheme

10% store discount

Training and development opportunities

Flexible pay / financial wellbeing

Job summary

Home Bargains is seeking a Transport Team Manager to support the Omega Distribution Centre operations in Warrington. You will lead a large driver team, optimise transport resources, and ensure safe, compliant delivery to stores across the network.

You will coach the team to meet KPIs, collaborate with Operations and Shift Managers, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining high service levels. This role is based on-site at Omega.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large team of drivers in a fast-paced warehouse/distribution environment.
• Proficiency with transport planning systems such as Paragon and Microlise.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and transport regulations.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport schedule to ensure on-time stock delivery to stores.
• Lead and coach Transport team; deliver shift KPIs and standards.
• Oversee vehicle resource optimisation while complying with health and safety standards.
• Recruit, onboard and train drivers; conduct regular performance reviews.
• Log vehicle issues, perform checks, and escalate capacity concerns as needed.
• Investigate infringements, incidents, and near-misses; report findings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Staff management

Health & safety knowledge

Tools

Paragon

Microlise

Job description

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£38,965.90 plus 19% NSA between 10pm and 6am

Working Hours:

Average 39.48 hours per week working 4 on 4 off on night shift

Location:

Catalina Approach, Great Sankey, Warrington

Closing Date:

20/11/2026

Job Category:

Transport

Business Unit:

Transport

Package

Salary & Hours

• £38,965.90 per annum plus 19% NSA between 10pm to 6am
• Average 39.48 hours per week.
• 4 on 4 off - 12 hour night shifts (45 minute unpaid break).

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Opportunities and support for training and development, including access to online learning portals
• Stream - access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, savings, opportunities, and much more

MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:

• Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line

Job Introduction

As a Transport Team Manager, you will form part of central team supporting across our Distribution network at our cutting-edge Omega Distribution Centre, located at the Omega Business Park just off Junction 8 of the M62. You will be responsible for ensuring all elements of the Transport operation run effectively and efficiently to provide the best service to our stores; this includes working across all areas of the warehouse operation.

Additionally, you will coach and lead the Transport team to deliver shift KPI’s, strive to deliver high standards and optimise vehicle resources while adhering to health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Forming part of the Leadership team, you will work collaboratively with Operations and Shift Managers across all functions to ensure consistent delivery of the Transport operation. You will play a role in implementing changes to ways of working to drive continuous improvements within the team and wider business.

Job Overview

• Resource Management:Effectively manage the daily transport schedule, ensuring stock is delivered to stores safely and on time in a cost-effective way
• Working Collectively:Work closely with other Managers to prioritise activity and resources to constantly drive the team to deliver KPI’s and standards
• Leadership:Lead by example by displaying respect and integrity to promote inclusivity in the workplace
• Recruitment:Recruit, onboard and induct new drivers and ensure all training is completed
• Reporting:Take responsibility for logging vehicle issues, doing vehicle checks and escalating vehicle capacity issues to higher management
• Performance Management:Hold regular one to ones with drivers regarding performance, compliance and safety checks
• Investigation:Responsible for investigating any team infringements and no-compliance as well as reporting on accidents and near misses
• Wellbeing:Conduct driver safe and wellbeing checks
• Experience managing a large team of drivers within a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment
• Proficiency with transport planning systems such as Paragon and Microlise
• Strong communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with other departments
• Knowledge of health, safety, and transport regulations
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Proactive problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Ability to guide and influence key stakeholders while working as part of a team

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About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started over 45years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 600+ stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!