Transport Operations Manager

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Transport Operations Manager</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Berkshire</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Industry: FMCG / Foodservice Wholesale & Distribution</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Lead, inspire and drive operational excellence</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're delighted to be recruiting for a Transport Operations Manager to join an award-winning, market-leading foodservice wholesaler and distributor based in Berkshire.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established business with a strong reputation for service, quality and operational excellence. As Transport Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in leading a large-scale delivery operation, driving continuous improvement and developing a high-performing transport team.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">With responsibility for approximately 100 drivers and numerous delivery routes serving Central London,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">this is a high-impact role for an experienced transport professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex distribution environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will take ownership of the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of products to customers across Central London.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll lead and develop a strong transport team, drive operational improvements and embed a culture of accountability, performance and continuous improvement.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key responsibilities include</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Managing a large transport operation of approximately 100 drivers and multiple delivery routes.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensuring safe, efficient and compliant deliveries into Central London.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Leading change management initiatives to improve operational performance, service levels and efficiency.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Coaching, mentoring and developing a high-performing transport team.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Managing transport KPIs, costs, productivity and delivery performance.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, company policies and health and safety standards.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working closely with warehouse, commercial and senior management teams to optimise the end-to-end operation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're looking for an experienced, commercially minded transport professional with a proven track record of leading large-scale operations and delivering sustainable change.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll ideally have:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A valid Transport Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) - essential.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Proven experience managing a substantial transport operation, ideally within foodservice, FMCG, wholesale, logistics or distribution.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience managing approximately 100 drivers or a similarly complex delivery operation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A strong track record of implementing successful change management initiatives.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience coaching, mentoring and developing teams.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent knowledge of transport compliance, operational planning and performance management.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to influence stakeholders, challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What's on Offer?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll be joining a long-established, market-leading FMCG business offering genuine career development, a supportive culture and a strong benefits package, including:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary of up to £60,000 per annum.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pension with employer matching.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Life cover.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Family health plan and digital GP.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Confidential wellbeing and counselling support.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Retail, travel, cinema and lifestyle discounts.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Earned wage access of up to 20% of your pay before payday.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Option to purchase dental and critical illness cover.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ready to Make an Impact?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're an experienced Transport professional with a valid CPC, a passion for developing people and a proven ability to deliver operational change, we'd love to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today for a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy</p>