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Transport Manager

Hoddesdon Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
A well-established food distribution company in Hoddesdon is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead its day-to-day transport operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high service standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a CPC qualification, and experience in multi-drop FMCG or food logistics.
  • Must have International CPC and strong transport compliance knowledge
  • Previous experience in Foods environment is highly desired

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing food distribution business supplying national and regional customers across the UK. Operating from their modern facility in Hoddesdon, they are committed to delivering high-quality service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across their logistics network.

Job Description

As the Transport Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of a fast-paced transport operation, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and best-in-class service delivery. You will lead a team of drivers and transport staff while playing a key role in shaping the future development of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, coach, and develop the transport team to ensure high performance.
  • Oversee route planning, scheduling, and delivery efficiency across a multi-drop food distribution operation.
  • Ensure full compliance with all transport legislation, including Driver Hours, Working Time Directive, and O-Licence requirements.
  • Manage vehicle maintenance schedules and work closely with external service providers.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, reduce cost, and maximise fleet utilisation.
  • Maintain effective communication with warehouse, customer service, and commercial teams.
  • Produce operational reports and performance updates for senior leadership.
  • Manage budgets, KPIs, and ensure strong cost control across the department.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will bring strong transport leadership experience within a fast-moving environment-ideally FMCG, food service, or multi-drop distribution.

You will have:

  • Proven background as a Transport Manager or similar role.
  • Strong understanding of UK transport legislation and compliance.
  • CPC Transport Manager qualification (essential).
  • Experience within food distribution or FMCG logistics (highly desirable).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Previous experience managing in a unionised enviroment (highly desired).
  • A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

What's on Offer

On offer:

  • Based Salary - £50k-£60k
  • 20% Bonus
  • Company product related discounts
  • Pension
  • Private health

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Contact
Ben Dunmore
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6936869
Phone number
+442072692133

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Hoddesdon
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Dunmore
Consultant phone
+442072692133
Job reference
JN-022026-6936869