Transport Manager

We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to oversee the efficient operation of our commercial fleet. This role involves line management of all commercial drivers across Gadsby’s, Maltby’s, Pharmacy home delivery and internal store distribution/postage services. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with UK transport legislation, vehicle maintenance schedules and health and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing driver training, vehicle inspections and health and safety compliance to ensure all drivers operate safely and efficiently.
• Managing fleet maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and ensure all vehicles remain licensed, tested and legally compliant.
• Ensuring effective use of operating systems and communication devices to optimise fleet performance.
• Monitoring fleet costs, supplier contracts, and maintenance agreements to achieve cost reductions and maximise efficiency.
• Working with the Operational Excellence Manager to develop fleet optimisation strategies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implementing route planning and optimisation strategies across Maltby’s warehouse and Gadsby’s Bakery to enhance service delivery.

For a detailed breakdown of the role, please refer to the full job description which is available as a download on this page. 

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive leader with a strong understanding of UK transport legislation, vehicle compliance and fleet operations. You’ll have experience managing commercial drivers and transport assets while balancing operational demands with strategic planning.

You will also have:

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle a varied and busy workload.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and maintain a professional and approachable manner.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a focus on meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Office 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• A full UK driving licence.

If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we’re a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.

We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more!

We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on (01522) 533316, or alternatively you can email [email protected].

We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.