Transport Manager Job Slough area,England UK,Transportation

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We're recruiting a Transport Manager for a leading national distribution business based in Slough, responsible for overseeing a fast-paced, delivery operation and ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high service standards. This is a permanent role based in the South East, offering a competitive salary plus strong progression opportunities.

Our client is a leading food distribution business with a national footprint and a strong reputation for service, quality, and innovation. Operating from a state-of-the-art site in the South East, they are known for delivering to a wide range of customers. Due to continued growth and operational investment, they are looking to recruit an experienced Transport Manager to lead their team.

Description

The Transport Manager will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the transport function. You will be responsible for managing a high-performing team of drivers, planners, and supervisors in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the daily transport operation, ensuring deliveries are made on time and in full to customers

Managing driver performance, including tachograph analysis, training, and compliance

Delivering against KPIs around cost, service, and safety

Working closely with planning and warehouse teams to ensure seamless coordination

Ensuring full compliance with all relevant transport legislation, including Operator's Licence responsibilities

Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise route planning and fuel efficiency

Leading and developing a team culture that promotes accountability, safety, and excellent customer service

Profile

The successful Transport Manager candidate will come with the following qualities:

Proven experience in a Transport Manager or similar leadership role within logistics or distribution

Strong operational experience leading a large transport operation

A track record of managing large fleets and multi-drop delivery operations, ideally FMCG

Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset

CPC (National or International) is essential

Job Offer

On offer for the successful candidate:

40hr week contract

Monday - Friday

1 in 3 Saturdays on call

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Distribution

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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