The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team
* 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
* 20% discount on F&F Clothing
* 10% discount at Tesco Café
* 10% Booker discount
* Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
* 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
* Contributory Pension.
* 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
* 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.
* An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
* 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
* Adhere to and ensure that colleagues follow Health and Safety policy and procedures
* Comply with Ministry records, transport and health and safety legislation
* Effectively manage a team of 8 x managers and transport colleagues, ensuring they have the required skills and knowledge
* Provide guidance, leadership and motivation, promoting a positive and respectful working culture
* Ensure the department operates within the cost budgets laid out in the annual budget
* Ensure maximum routing efficiency, whilst encouraging fuel cost savings
* Ensure compliance with legal requirements with regards to transportation
* Monitor out of hours process
* Ensure timely completion of documentation in line with recognised time scales
* Ensure a consistent approach to people issues such as absence, grievance and disciplinary procedures
* Ensure all new colleagues receive a thorough induction/training
* Conduct regular 1-2-1's with Managers and colleagues within the transport team, identifying career progression/development opportunities
* Optimise productivity and maintain customer service to our customers with flexibility, adapting to our customers' needs
* Manage an efficient vehicle maintenance operation for approximately 100 vehicles
* Be aware of food standards agency and carry out due diligence
* Be cost effective and constantly review systems and efficiency
* Be aware of warehouse structure and cultivate a daily interface
* Certificate of professional competence in transport management
* Previous experience of leading a team in a similar distribution and logistics environment
* A strong grasp of both European and domestic tachograph legislation
* Excellent communication skills and be a keen problem solver
* Experience of performance evaluation, feedback and preparing development plans
* Experience of managing your own budget responsibilities
Closing Date:
17th October 2025
Department:
Distribution Managers
Hours:
40 hours per week
Location:
Hoddesdon,
Reference Number:
booker/TP/246930/27851
Salary:
Competitive