Transport Manager
The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!
1. 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
2. 20% discount on F&F Clothing
3. 10% discount at Tesco Café
4. 10% Booker discount
5. Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
6. 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
7. Contributory Pension.
8. 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
9. Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
10. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
11. A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata
We are currently recruiting a Transport Manager to lead our Transport Department in Hoddesdon.
The objective of the role is to ensure that our large, fast-moving Transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently, by achieving optimum service levels across all contracts whilst working to specific KPIs.
40 hours per week Monday - Friday however flexibility is required – 24-hour operation
We look forward to you joining the BEST team!
12. Adhere to and ensure that colleagues follow Health and Safety policy and procedures
13. Comply with Ministry records, transport and health and safety legislation
14. Effectively manage a team of 8 x managers and transport colleagues, ensuring they have the required skills and knowledge
15. Provide guidance, leadership and motivation, promoting a positive and respectful working culture
16. Ensure the department operates within the cost budgets laid out in the annual budget
17. Ensure maximum routing efficiency, whilst encouraging fuel cost savings
18. Ensure compliance with legal requirements with regards to transportation
19. Monitor out of hours process
20. Ensure timely completion of documentation in line with recognised time scales
21. Ensure a consistent approach to people issues such as absence, grievance and disciplinary procedures
22. Ensure all new colleagues receive a thorough induction/training
23. Conduct regular 1-2-1’s with Managers and colleagues within the transport team, identifying career progression/development opportunities
24. Optimise productivity and maintain customer service to our customers with flexibility, adapting to our customers’ needs
25. Manage an efficient vehicle maintenance operation for approximately 100 vehicles
26. Be aware of food standards agency and carry out due diligence
27. Be cost effective and constantly review systems and efficiency
28. Be aware of warehouse structure and cultivate a daily interface
29. Certificate of professional competence in transport management
30. Previous experience of leading a team in a similar distribution and logistics environment
31. A strong grasp of both European and domestic tachograph legislation
32. Excellent communication skills and be a keen problem solver
33. Experience of performance evaluation, feedback and preparing development plans
34. Experience of managing your own budget responsibilities
Closing Date:17th October 2025Department:Distribution ManagersHours:40 hours per weekLocation:Hoddesdon,Reference Number:booker/TP/246930/27851Salary:Competitive