Transport Team Manager

B&M Retail Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading discount retailer is seeking a Transport Team Manager for its Distribution Centre in Ellesmere Port. The successful candidate will manage Loading teams and HGV drivers, ensuring deliveries are loaded safely and accurately. Responsibilities include conducting driver briefings, data entry, and liaising with retail teams. Ideal applicants will have team management experience and knowledge of Health and Safety regulations. Join this fast-paced company and take the next step in your career with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing a team of drivers.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety requirements in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to build supportive professional relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage Loading teams and HGV Drivers to ensure safe and accurate deliveries.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and post-shift de-briefs for drivers.
• Perform R2C data entry and complete Scania grading/reports.
• Liaise with retail teams and report near misses to relevant teams.
• Assist Transport Shift Manager with duties as needed.

Skills

Team management

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Strong IT skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

From humble beginnings in Blackpool, B&M has grown into one of the UK’s leading variety and discount retailers. With over 750 stores, 35,000 colleagues, and more than 4 million customers visiting every week, our growth story is something we’re proud of.

Our Group now includes Heron Foods and B&M France, as we continue to expand across the UK and beyond. None of this would be possible without our “Best in Class” warehousing and logistics teams - the heartbeat of our business, keeping our shelves stocked and our customers happy.

Transport Team Manager – Ellesmere Port Distribution Centre

Shift Pattern: Working 5 days in every 7 | 22:00 - 6:00 | Will Include Weekends

Be part of something bigger at B&M!

We’re looking for a detail orientated, self-motivated Transport Team Manager to join our Distribution Centre in Ellesmere Port.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team in a key operational area, which plays a vital role in keeping over 750 stores stocked and ready to serve our 4 million customers every week.

What you’ll be doing

As a Transport Team Manager, you will be managing our Loading teams, as well as our HGV Drivers, to ensure that deliveries are loaded accurately, safely and our trucks are in a sound operational state.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct driver pre-shift briefings and post shift de-briefs
• General day to day management of Drivers
• R2C data entry, as well as completing Scania grading/reports
• Conducting return to work meetings, probation reviews and conduct/absence investigations
• Liaise with and support the retail teams when required
• Liaise with and report near misses to relevant Warehousing based teams
• Assist Transport Shift Manager with their duties when required.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who has experience managing a team of drivers. You should also be aware of the Health and Safety requirements of working around HGV’s and in a warehouse Environment.

You’ll need to have:

• Demonstrable experience in managing a team
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations
• Strong IT skills and able to input/control data
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build supportive professional relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Why join B&M?

At B&M, we’re growing fast — and we want you to grow with us.

You’ll be joining a business that values its people, promotes from within, and offers genuine opportunities for career development.

We also offer a great range of benefits, which you can explore here: 👉 https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

If you’re looking for your next challenge with an ambitious, friendly, and fast‑paced business — apply today!

B&M is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported.

Agencies: B&M Retail’s internal recruitment team is managing this vacancy directly. We have a PSL in place and do not accept unsolicited CVs, any such CVs will be treated as a gift.