Transport Operations Manager

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- Kettering

Monday to Friday, however some flexibility may be required depending on business needs

up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Location:

Kettering

Closing Date:

16/10/2026

Job Category:

Head Office

Region / Site:

Head Office

Business Unit:

Supplies & Distribution

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Operations Manager to join our new state-of-the-art Kettering National Distribution Centre (KNDC). This role will play a critical part in ensuring outstanding service to our shops and Regional Distribution Centres while supporting Greggs' continued growth and supply chain transformation.

As Transport Operations Manager, you will lead a team of transport shift managers and supervisors and drivers to deliver a safe, compliant and high-performing transport operation. You will be responsible for implementing the transport strategy, delivering operational plans, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of safety, service and colleague engagement.

We can offer you:

Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 12.5% of your salary

Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%

Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products

Profit share
- We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year

25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day

The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year

Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate

Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants

Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sickness

Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salary

Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family

Employee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support

Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers

Career progression and learning and development opportunities

A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business!  to read about The Greggs Pledge

Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

• This is a full-time role,however flexibility in this will be considered
• We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
• The base location for this role is Kettering NDC, NN14 1FQ

• Lead and develop a team of transport managers, supervisors and drivers.
• Deliver operational and strategic transport objectives in line with business plans and budgets.
• Take responsibility for transport planning, resource deployment and operational problem solving.
• Ensure fleet maintenance, servicing and transport compliance requirements are fully met.
• Manage 24/7 transport operations, including rota planning and resource optimisation.
• Drive a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and colleague engagement.
• Develop, monitor and improve key performance indicators to support…