Transport Manager

Bidfresh Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh food supplier in Colchester seeks a dynamic Transport Manager to oversee their fleet operations across four locations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a CPC qualification. Responsibilities include managing a team of drivers and ensuring compliance and efficiency in transport operations. The role offers a competitive salary of £42,000–£45,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, creating a supportive culture for career development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Health care cash plan

30 days holiday

Discounts on products

Free parking

Confidential support and counselling

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a transport team.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of a fleet of 40 vehicles across 4 locations.
• Lead a team of drivers and ensure compliance with transport regulations.
• Manage day-to-day transport operations efficiently.

Skills

Hard working

People management

Operational focus

Attention to detail

Knowledge of transport compliance

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Overview

Competitive salary + generous benefits package

Team: Specialists

Iain Webb (Hiring Manager - Business Unit Director)

Locations: Colchester (with responsibility for 4 operating sites)

Are you looking for an exciting leadership role in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment? Direct Seafoods Colchester is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Transport Manager to join our site leadership team and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service to our customers every day.

What the Role Involves

As our Transport Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient operation of our fleet of 40 vehicles operating across 4 locations. This is a highly visible and influential position where you will lead a team of dedicated drivers, manage day-to-day transport operations, and ensure the ongoing maintenance and compliance of our fleet through approved providers.

While our fleet is primarily vans, we also operate under an O Licence with three 7.5t vehicles, so a CPC qualification is essential.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where no two days are the same. You’ll thrive in a busy environment, problem-solve on the move, and take pride in delivering a safe, compliant and customer-centric transport operation.

What We’re Looking For

• Hard working, proactive and resilient
• Experienced people managers with strong leadership skills
• Organised and operationally focused, with high attention to detail
• Ambitious, with the drive to grow and develop within the role
• Transport-savvy, with a solid understanding of compliance, vehicle maintenance and route execution

What We Offer

A competitive and rewarding package, including:

• Salary £42,000–£45,000 per annum
• Company pension scheme
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits as detailed below
• The opportunity to shape and influence a critical function within our business
• A supportive culture where your ideas and progression matter

About us

The Bidfresh journey

We’re Bidfresh. A fast growing team of fresh food experts in a collection of regional businesses across the UK. We’re a big business with big ambitions. We succeed by focusing on the detail. By going the extra mile to find the best products. By building relationships with our partners. And by going further to support our teams to develop and grow. Our work is full of excitement, care and a big sense of achievement. And our ‘Fresh’ values guide the way. Make our journey, your journey, and take your first small steps towards a big career adventure.

Rewards and benefits

We’ve created a benefits package that is designed to support you and reward your hard work. Every employee (subject to completion of probation) is automatically entitled to:

• Discounts: Save on Bidfresh products, high street shopping, travel, and cinema tickets
• Free parking: Free parking at our sites
• Health care cash plan: Access to a health care cash plan
• Confidential support and counselling: Access to free confidential support and counselling
• Pension scheme: Access to a pension scheme
• A minimum of 30 days holiday entitlement