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.

Location

Skyline Drive, Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA5 3PT

Why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a values-led organisation with a mission to encourage openness and honesty. With over 1,000 stores across the UK, depots, and Express stores, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers big opportunities. Benefits include colleague discount, bonus scheme, pension, wellbeing support, and more.

Rewards and Recognition

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get: 15% colleague discount, discretionary company bonus, enhanced electric car scheme, free eye tests, discounted services, wellbeing support including 24/7 virtual GP, and inclusion networks.