Transport Operations Manager in London

Location: Berkshire

Salary: Up to 60,000 per annum

Industry: FMCG / Foodservice Wholesale & Distribution

We’re delighted to be recruiting for a Transport Operations Manager to join an award-winning, market-leading foodservice wholesaler and distributor based in Berkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established business with a strong reputation for service, quality and operational excellence.

As Transport Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading a large-scale delivery operation, driving continuous improvement and developing a high-performing transport team. With responsibility for approximately 100 drivers and numerous delivery routes serving Central London, this is a high-impact role for an experienced transport professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex distribution environment.

The Role

You will take ownership of the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of products to customers across Central London. You’ll lead and develop a strong transport team, drive operational improvements and embed a culture of accountability, performance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a large transport operation of approximately 100 drivers and multiple delivery routes.
• Ensuring safe, efficient and compliant deliveries into Central London.
• Leading change management initiatives to improve operational performance, service levels and efficiency.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing a high-performing transport team.
• Managing transport KPIs, costs, productivity and delivery performance.
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, company policies and health and safety standards.
• Working closely with warehouse, commercial and senior management teams to optimise the end-to-end operation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced, commercially minded transport professional with a proven track record of leading large-scale operations and delivering sustainable change. You’ll ideally have:

• A valid Transport Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) – essential.
• Proven experience managing a substantial transport operation, ideally within foodservice, FMCG, wholesale, logistics or distribution.
• Experience managing approximately 100 drivers or a similarly complex delivery operation.
• A strong track record of implementing successful change management initiatives.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of transport compliance, operational planning and performance management.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders, challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer?

You’ll be joining a long-established, market-leading FMCG business offering genuine career development, a supportive culture and a strong benefits package, including:

• Salary of up to 60,000 per annum.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
• Pension with employer matching.
• Life cover.
• Family health plan and digital GP.
• Confidential wellbeing and counselling support.
• Retail, travel, cinema and lifestyle discounts.
• Earned wage access of up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Option to purchase dental and critical illness cover.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re an experienced Transport professional with a valid CPC, a passion for developing people and a proven ability to deliver operational change, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity.