Transport Team Manager

Transport Manager

Bedford

£50,000 per annum

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to join a leading food and drink distributor at their site in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong transport professional to step in to a key leadership role within a well-established and growing business.

The Transport Manager will be responsible for managing transport operations, leading the team and ensuring full compliance across the fleet. This is hands‑on role with accountability for people, vehicles and operational standards.

• Manage and lead the transport team, including recruitment, training, and performance management
• Oversee daily transport operations to ensure efficiency, service levels, and compliance
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, operator licence requirements, and health & safety standards
• Manage the commercial vehicle fleet, including servicing, MOTs, inspections, and repairs
• Oversee pallet and cage control
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
• Monitor performance, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong transport management experience is essential
• Proven knowledge of transport compliance, legislation, and health & safety
• Experience leading and managing teams
• Experience with in food service transport would be advantageous
• CPC qualification desirable but not essential
• Organised, proactive, and confident working in a fast‑paced transport environment

• Salary: £50,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health plan
• Life cover
• High street discount scheme
• Excellent training, development and internal progression opportunities