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Transport Manager
Job ref: 27851 Category: Distribution Managers
1. Salary Competitive
2. Location Unit A, Rd Park, Hoddesdon,
3. Contract Type Permanent
4. Hours 40 hours per week
5. Closing Date 17 October, 2025
6. Business Unit Best Food Logistics
7. Share
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Unit A, Rd Park, Hoddesdon, EN11 0RF
About the role
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!
Main Responsibilities
8. Adhere to and ensure that colleagues follow Health and Safety policy and procedures
9. Comply with Ministry records, transport and health and safety legislation
10. Effectively manage a team of 8 x managers and transport colleagues, ensuring they have the required skills and knowledge
11. Provide guidance, leadership and motivation, promoting a positive and respectful working culture
12. Ensure the department operates within the cost budgets laid out in the annual budget
13. Ensure maximum routing efficiency, whilst encouraging fuel cost savings
14. Ensure compliance with legal requirements with regards to transportation
15. Monitor out of hours process
16. Ensure timely completion of documentation in line with recognised time scales
17. Ensure a consistent approach to people issues such as absence, grievance and disciplinary procedures
18. Ensure all new colleagues receive a thorough induction/training
19. Conduct regular 1-2-1’s with Managers and colleagues within the transport team, identifying career progression/development opportunities
20. Optimise productivity and maintain customer service to our customers with flexibility, adapting to our customers’ needs
21. Manage an efficient vehicle maintenance operation for approximately 100 vehicles
22. Be aware of food standards agency and carry out due diligence
23. Be cost effective and constantly review systems and efficiency
24. Be aware of warehouse structure and cultivate a daily interface
You will need
25. Certificate of professional competence in transport management
26. Previous experience of leading a team in a similar distribution and logistics environment
27. A strong grasp of both European and domestic tachograph legislation
28. Excellent communication skills and be a keen problem solver
29. Experience of performance evaluation, feedback and preparing development plans
30. Experience of managing your own budget responsibilities
What's in it for you
The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!
31. 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
32. 20% discount on F&F Clothing
33. 10% discount at Tesco Café
34. 10% Booker discount
35. Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
36. 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
37. Contributory Pension.
38. 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
39. 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.
40. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
41. A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata