Manager Transportation jobs in United Kingdom

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.

Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers' needs both now and in the future. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to meet our customers' needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation, and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise to our customers.

The Delivery Operations Supervisor will lead the team in ensuring the timely and complete delivery of all orders. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing and planning strategies to meet the operation's daily, weekly, and monthly goals.

You will work closely with senior management in the pursuit of operational excellence and the facility's all-around success including achieving performance goals related to productivity, accuracy, and budget. You will make recommendations and improvements to department processes and procedures, participate in the hiring, training and coaching of associates, and use operational reports to evaluate department performance and ensure expectations are met.

Safety is our utmost priority, so in this role we look to you to ensure safe work practices and to embrace and foster our safety culture.

In your role as a leader, you will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers.

• Ability to accurately calculate and plan and adjust headcount required to meet objectives.
• Ability to foster communication and teamwork among staff and to collaborate with all members of your team, at all levels to ensure successful customer outcomes.
• Understanding of and working knowledge of transportation systems and processes, productivity standards, and technology.
• Functional knowledge of coaching drivers through check rides.
• Ability to adopt our safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices.
• Inclusive nature that seeks common ground, listens to others, and advocates for the best solutions for the customer and for employees.
• Commitment to lead by example and to a growth mindset as a leader, customer advocate, and contributor.
• Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications).

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of transportation experience
• Must have a valid drivers' license with a driving record indicating a safe driving history acceptable to the company and, at all times, remain eligible to drive a commercial motor vehicle under applicable laws and regulations
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen to the extent legally permissible
• Must obtain a 6‑month DOT medical card specific to the role
• An ability to lift, lower, push, pull or carry product up to a maximum of 70 pounds by hand
• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Competitive Pay: $54,500-$75,000/Annually Based on Experience
• Inclusive culture with associate‑led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses or other forms of variable compensation.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Staples, "inclusion" is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers' expectations — through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.