Transport Manager
Manchester
£47,000 - £51,000 + Benefits
Monday to Friday
Award-Winning, Fast-Paced Food Distribution Business (c.100 Vehicles)
Are you a strong people leader who knows how to get the best out of transport teams?
We're hiring a Transport Manager to lead a large, busy operation for a major food distribution business in Manchester, running a fleet of circa 100 vehicles. This role is all about leadership, engagement and performance. If you can build high-performing teams, drive accountability and create a positive, results-focused culture - we want to hear from you.
This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to motivate, support and develop your team will directly impact service levels and operational success.
The Role Lead, inspire and develop a large team of drivers and transport colleagues
Create a high-performance culture focused on service, teamwork and accountability
Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance and absence
Coach and support frontline managers and drivers to deliver their best
Drive KPIs across service, efficiency and cost control
Oversee route planning and resource allocation to maximise productivity
Handle investigations, performance conversations and incident management professionally
Maintain strong operational standards across the fleet
This is a fast-moving environment that requires visible leadership, strong decision-making and the confidence to manage change.
About You
Proven experience leading transport teams in a busy distribution environment
Strong people management and coaching skills
Experience managing large teams and driving performance through KPIs
Confident communicator who can influence at all levels
Calm under pressure with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Transport compliance knowledge is important, but leadership capability is key
CPC qualification desirable
What's on Offer
£47,000 - £51,000 salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
Pension with matched contributions
Life assurance
Health cash plan + digital GP
Wellbeing support
High street discounts
Early access to earned pay
Optional dental & critical illness cover
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