Job Title Transport Department Manager
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Shift Pattern
Work Shift: Nights
Competitive salary plus benefits
Transport, Warehousing/Material Management
24 May 2026 Lead the movement that keeps our shelves stocked and our customers happy.
As our Transport Department Manager, you’ll take charge of the transport operation within your department, making sure goods move safely, legally, and on time. You’ll achieve departmental KRAs while supporting our wider depot strategy and ensuring every journey runs smoothly.
Reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day transport activity, from scheduling and vehicle deployment to delivery accuracy. You’ll apply established procedures, carry out routine checks, and ensure full compliance with legal requirements and Asda standards.
What makes a great Transport Department Manager
You help colleagues succeed, remove blockers, and promote a culture of development and accountability.
Transport process expert: You review and improve delivery, scheduling, and vehicle deployment.
Safety & compliance focused: You apply transport legislation, manage risk, and uphold HS\&E policies.
You analyse transport data, produce clear reports, and use insight to drive decisions.
You work effectively across teams to support wider depot operations.
Experience working with structured transport or logistics procedures.
Strong planning skills, including scheduling and prioritising work.
Understanding of safe systems of work and transport compliance.
Ability to interpret data, analyse trends, and produce clear reports.
Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Ready to lead a team that keeps our supply chain moving? Apply today and find your everything at Asda.
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:
Colleague discount: Discretionary company bonus scheme
Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
Free eye test for you and your nominated user
Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
Company pension
Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
Colleague recognition programme
Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas