Transport Department Manager
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Transport Department Manager
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Transport Department Manager to lead the transport operation at our Bedford CDC. This role reports to the Shift Manager and oversees day-to-day transport activity, ensuring goods move safely, legally, and on time.
About the Role
Lead the movement that keeps our shelves stocked and our customers happy. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we want you to Find Your Everything. As our Transport Department Manager, you’ll take charge of the transport operation within your department, making sure goods move safely, legally, and on time. You’ll achieve departmental KRAs while supporting our wider depot strategy and ensuring every journey runs smoothly. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day transport activity, from scheduling and vehicle deployment to delivery accuracy. You’ll apply established procedures, carry out routine checks, and ensure full compliance with legal requirements and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] standards.
What makes a great Transport Department Manager
- Supportive leader: You help colleagues succeed, remove blockers, and promote a culture of development and accountability.
- Transport process expert: You review and improve delivery, scheduling, and vehicle deployment.
- Adaptive problem solver: You use sound judgment to maintain service and efficiency in changing situations.
- Organised planner: You design schedules, prioritise tasks, and manage workload to hit departmental goals.
- Safety & compliance focused: You apply transport legislation, manage risk, and uphold HS&E policies.
- Analytical & thorough: You analyse transport data, produce clear reports, and use insight to drive decisions.
- Strong collaborator: You work effectively across teams to support wider depot operations.
What you’ll bring
- Experience working with structured transport or logistics procedures.
- Experience supervising colleagues or leading routine operational activity.
- Strong planning skills, including scheduling and prioritising work.
- Understanding of safe systems of work and transport compliance.
- Ability to interpret data, analyse trends, and produce clear reports.
- Strong communication and people support skills.
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Details
- Job Reference Code: R-093333
- Employment Type: Full time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Afternoons
- Hours per Week: 40
- Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
- Closing Date: 18 May 2026
- Location: Marsh Leys Farm, Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, MK43 9AB
Why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?
We’re a really values-led organisation. Our mission means we encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively with each other, valuing everyone’s input. We get on with things, we make them happen. As so many people across the UK rely on us, we have to. Our Creating Change for Better programme tackles the major challenges facing our business and society today. Big businesses like ours offer big opportunities. With more than 1,000 stores across the UK, from superstores and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Living to petrol stations, as well as depots and Express stores. £60m+ in revenue taken every day. We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles 2 million transactions a month. And 75% of the UK shop in [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] every year.
Rewards & Recognition
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including: Colleague discount (15% off), discretionary bonus scheme, enhanced electric car scheme, free eye test, discounted rates on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] services, company pension, wellbeing support, inclusion networks, parental leave, and more.
Apply
Ready to lead a team that keeps our supply chain moving? Apply today and find your everything at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. .