Transport Team Manager

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Lead the team. Keep things moving.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're recruiting for a Transport Team Manager to join a successful and well-established foodservice wholesaler and distributor based in Berkshire.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a hands-on management role for an experienced transport professional who enjoys leading people, maintaining high standards and ensuring a busy delivery operation runs safely and efficiently.</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the transport team, working closely with drivers, planners, warehouse colleagues and management to deliver excellent service.</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Leading, motivating and supporting a team of drivers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Managing daily transport operations and resolving issues quickly.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monitoring driver performance, attendance, productivity and service levels.</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting route planning and efficient delivery operations.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Coaching and developing team members.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monitoring transport KPIs and driving improvements where required.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working closely with other departments to maintain a smooth operation.</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're looking for a confident and organised transport professional with strong people-management skills.</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience in transport, logistics, FMCG, wholesale or distribution.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience managing or supervising drivers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good knowledge of transport compliance and operational procedures.</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A proactive, hands-on approach.</p>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Generous Salary</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">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 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 for your next move?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're an experienced transport professional with a passion for leading people and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Transport Team Leader 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>