Transport Team Manager

Are you a great people manager?

Do you have the ability to drive and motivate a team to work together and achieve their goals?

Are you a great communicator with a proven ability to build relationships at all levels?

Knowledgeable in all things Transport [especially legislation]?

Motivated to meet and exceed KPI’s?

Why not make our journey your journey?

Play an important part in our journey

As Transport Team Manager, you’ll work as part of a team responsible for managing the operations, compliance and most importantly… the people! You’ll really ‘get’ the value in recognising good work in the team and making sure they are motivated will be your priority! You’ll lead the team putting safety at the forefront and working towards shared goals of delivering the best service!

Some of the key parts of the role:

Coaching the team to reach their full potential

Communicating openly and consistently, delivering key messages to the team at the right time

Managing recruitment, absence, performance conduct safety and service.

Responsible for managing commercial vehicles, cages and pallets

PPE, vehicle checks CV servicing MOT’s, VOR’s, temperature checks, near misses to name a few!

Allocating work considering individual/team capability and legal driving hours to achieve targets

Carrying out good quality investigations

And no matter what you’re doing, you’ll always be promoting and managing all safety

Most of all your role model our values especially through challenging times! Transport at Bidfood is a fast paced place to be and we’re looking for someone to really care about the team and the quality of service we deliver.

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more

A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).

Life cover that you can increase.

Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.

A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.

Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.

Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!