Transport Team Manager

We’re a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade – day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we’re always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we’re supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for the smooth day‑to‑day management of the transport operation, ensuring delivery of cost, service, Health & Safety, compliance, and people KPIs. Leads the transport team and fleet to meet customer and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage labour, fleet, and daily transport plans to optimise cost, service, and performance

* Ensure customer deliveries meet specification with minimal waste

* Drive Health & Safety, legal, and policy compliance across the depot

* Maintain fleet compliance (defects, servicing, MOTs) and operational readiness

* Monitor KPIs, productivity, quality targets, and operational costs

* Proactively communicate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams

* Lead, performance‑manage, coach, and develop the transport team

* Manage investigations, audits, incidents, and corrective actions

* Support monthly reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

* Proven management experience in FMCG/logistics environments

* Strong people leadership and performance management skills

* Experience with fleet and transport operations

* KPI‑driven with excellent problem‑solving skills

* Highly focused on quality and Health & Safety standards

* Organised, resilient, and effective in fast‑paced environments

* Strong communicator with good IT skills (MS Office)

* Flexible approach to working patterns

* Transport Managers CPC (National) required