Transport Team Manager - Coventry
4 on 4 off (Rotating Days & Nights: 06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00)
£40,817.46 + Shift Allowance
Nter Talent are proud to be partnering with a leading UK logistics provider to recruit a Transport Team Manager for their Coventry depot, supporting a major blue-chip client, Starbucks.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced transport professional with strong HGV knowledge and leadership capability to step into a high-impact role within a fast-paced, temperature-controlled operation.
The Opportunity
As Transport Team Manager, you’ll take full operational responsibility for the daily transport function, ensuring the safe, compliant and cost-effective delivery of fresh, ambient and frozen products.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage drivers and coordinators, drive performance, ensure full compliance, and continuously optimise fleet and resource utilisation.
If you thrive in a structured, high-accountability environment and enjoy leading from the front, this role offers both stability and progression.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee daily transport operations within a temperature-controlled environment
* Manage a fleet of HGV vehicles across multi-drop delivery routes
* Ensure full compliance with:
* Operator Licence requirements
* Drivers’ Hours & Working Time Directive
* Tachograph regulations
* Monitor and control operational costs and fleet expenditure
* Deliver high service levels aligned to agreed SLAs
* Manage end-to-end delivery performance, KPIs and reporting
* Conduct performance reviews and manage driver engagement
* Lead HR processes including disciplinaries, grievances and absence reviews
* Investigate vehicle accidents and incidents in line with company policy
* Drive a strong health & safety culture across the depot
About You
* We are looking for a confident and credible Transport leader who can balance operational control with strong people management.
You will have:
* Proven experience managing transport operations (ideally temperature-controlled)
* Strong understanding of multi-drop planning
* Solid HGV and fleet management knowledge
* Experience managing compliance within a regulated transport environment
* Previous people management experience (drivers essential)
* Confidence managing challenging conversations and HR processes
* Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS)
* Strong reporting and performance analysis capability
* Ability to perform under pressure within a 24/7 operation
What’s On Offer
£40,817.46 basic salary
£3,000 shift allowance (rotating days & nights)
Market-leading pension scheme (increasing with service)
Life Assurance (4x basic salary)
Retail discounts (up to 20% UK-wide)
Employee Assistance Programme
Free on-site parking
Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities
Why Apply?
This is a key leadership role within a highly structured and service-driven transport operation. You’ll be part of a wider professional logistics team, working with a nationally recognised brand, with genuine long-term career prospects.
If you’re an experienced Transport Supervisor or Manager ready for your next challenge I would love to speak with you