Transportation Manager; Distribution

Transport Manager

Location: Street, Somerset (Onsite)

Function: Global Logistics & Distribution

We’re looking for a Transport Manager to lead and take full ownership of our UK and European transport operation from our distribution centre in Street.

This is a high‑impact role where you’ll be responsible for carrier performance, cost control, and operational delivery – ensuring we have full visibility, strong governance, and the confidence to challenge both internal teams and external partners.

You’ll play a key role in strengthening how we manage our transport function today, while also supporting future plans to bring more of our inbound sea freight operations in-house.

• Own and manage all UK & European transport activity across inbound and outbound flows
• Build and lead strong relationships with carriers, holding them accountable on service, cost, and performance
• Develop and own internal reporting, ensuring accurate data and insights are used to drive decisions
• Produce and present quarterly carrier performance reviews, challenging discrepancies and driving improvement
• Identify and onboard alternative carriers to improve cost efficiency while maintaining service levels
• Drive a culture of accountability and performance within the transport team
• Assess the current team structure and capability, identifying opportunities to improve or evolve
• Support the transition and management of increased sea freight and container activity over time
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK and EU transport regulations

You’ll be a confident and credible transport professional who is comfortable taking ownership, challenging partners, and driving change.

• Experience managing UK and European transport operations
• Strong understanding of transport legislation (UK & EU)
• Proven experience owning performance reporting and presenting to stakeholders
• A data‑driven approach, with the ability to turn insight into action
• Experience managing and challenging 3rd party carriers
• A strong personality – able to push back, set standards, and lead with authority

• Experience with sea freight or container booking
• Exposure to customs processes
• CPC or IOSH certification (or willingness to complete)

We’re particularly interested in candidates from fast‑paced transport and logistics environments such as parcel networks, 3PLs or large retail distribution operations.

You’ll ideally have a track record of delivering improvements in service, cost, or operational control.

• Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
• Fully onsite role based in Street
• Competitive pension and benefits package
• Opportunity to shape and improve a key part of our logistics operation