At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead logistics operations, manage transport strategy, and oversee a team of drivers.
- Company: Join Ossett Brewery, an award-winning independent brewery with a rich heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, vibrant work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with early starts and flexibility to meet business needs.
- Why this job: Be part of a community-focused brewery and make a real impact on logistics.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced transport professional to lead the logistics operation here at Ossett Brewery. The candidate will own transport strategy, oversee the daily execution, manage a fleet of vehicles and a team of drivers, while providing continuous improvement of the logistics function to support business growth.
Why Join Us? You’ll be part of Ossett Brewery, an independent, award-winning brewery with over 25 years of beer excellence and a vibrant portfolio across Yorkshire. We’re built on quality, community, and integrity, and we’re looking for someone who shares our values.
The role and responsibilities:
- Own and manage all daily transport planning and delivery; developing transport and planning strategies that support business growth.
- Review all fleet capacities and driver resource, taking ownership of transport related KPI performance.
- Be responsible for a team of drivers, directly managing personnel, including training, recruitment, and managing any conduct concerns.
- Ensure full driver compliance with working time regulations, safety checks, and transport legislation.
- Vehicle management and compliance, ensuring all vehicles are road legal.
- Manage and control the transport budget, supporting future capex planning for fleet and infrastructure.
- Work closely with warehouse, production, planning and sales teams to align transport with customer demand.
- Drive continuous improvement across fleet, routing, compliance and service improvement.
About you:
- Proven experience in transport, logistics, or fleet management, ideally within FMCG, Brewery or Dray operations.
- Strong leadership and people management experience.
- Excellent understanding of transport legislation, compliance and fleet management.
- CPC Transport Manager qualification highly desirable (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience managing transport budgets and KPIs.
- Full UK driving licence required.
- HGV Category C advantageous.
Working pattern: Full time. Early starts, flexibility, and operational presence required in line with business needs.
Transport Manager in Ossett employer: Ossett Brewery
At Ossett Brewery, we pride ourselves on being an independent, award-winning brewery with a rich heritage and a commitment to quality and community. As a Transport Manager, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values integrity and teamwork, while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic environment. Join us in shaping the future of our logistics operations and be part of a passionate team dedicated to excellence in every pint.
