Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes
💰 Salary: £43,885 + pay rise to follow
🕒 Shift: 4 on, 4 off | 07:00 – 19:00 - Maternity Cover
We’re working with a market-leading, nationally recognised food distribution business that continues to grow at pace.
🔥 The RoleYou will take ownership of the day-to-day transport and warehouse operation, ensuring performance, safety, and efficiency targets are consistently achieved. This is a hands-on role where you will lead from the front, drive standards, and make a real impact.
💼 Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team
Ensure full compliance with transport legislation and safety standards
Manage staffing levels, rotas, absence and overtime
Drive operational efficiency and cost control
Conduct 1-2-1s, reviews and coaching sessions
Oversee transport systems and processes
Investigate incidents and implement improvements
Build strong relationships across the operation✅ What We’re Looking For
Strong transport knowledge is essential
Previous experience in a transport or logistics environment
Understanding of Driver Hours, Tachograph and Working Time regulations
Proven leadership and team development experience
Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Management CPC (highly desirable)🌟 What’s In It For You?
Competitive salary with upcoming pay review
Bonus potential
Private healthcare
Career progression and development opportunities
Work for a fast-growing, well-established organisation