Transport Team Manager

The transport team manager will manage vehicle breakdowns whilst ensuring that the impact to the retailer is kept to a minimum. You will also be responsible for analysing Tacho-graph infringement report and go through infringement with drivers as well as liaising with the Warehouse Operation to ensure timely loading and departure of loads.

Management of ensuring legal compliance with all transport legislation and in particular Driver’s hours and maintenance of the Fleet so that it is available when required for servicing and MOT’s and Defect Management of the Fleet is also a requirement of the role.

Shift Pattern will be from 10:00 - 20:00 on Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday

• Competitive salary
• At least 30 days annual leave
• Contributory pension, matching your contribution up to 5%
• Save as you earn scheme
• Colleague discount card & vouchers in the year
• Free onsite parking
• Free uniform

To be successful in this role you’ll have working knowledge of the transport function within the FMCG distribution industry as well as working knowledge of the business and operational aspects of supervising a depot transport operation.

It’s vital that you have strong knowledge and practical experience of enforcing transport legislation.

As you will be leading a team of culturally diverse drivers and transport operations clerks, you’ll have excellent communication skills and have the ability to manage & train colleagues. Your computer skills will be important too as you will be using the MS Office suite on a daily basis for reporting and formal disciplinary processes.

Budgens & Londis are two of the UK's leading names in the independent retail food sector with over 1500 stores and a history of over 140 years of retailing excellence. We are passionate about delivering affordable, quality products and making our customers shopping experience one where we find ways to tempt them to liven up their baskets and meet their daily needs. The brands are part of the Booker Group, the UK’s leading food wholesaler.

The Group comprises Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud, Chef Direct, Booker India and Booker Retail Partners. Together, we are privileged to serve 1.5 million customers with a 9.5% share of the Convenience market with our Budgens, Londis, Premier and Family Shopper brands.