Transport Manager

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Job Description

Transport Manager (LGV)

Ocado - Tamworth- Dordon CFC

Permanent- competitive salary + benefits

About the Role:

Dordon CFC is Ocado's largest transport site, home to a team of 250 employees operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. We're now seeking a Transport Manager (LGV) to take ownership of this complex operation, leading a team of 20 direct reports and driving both operational excellence and long-term strategic success.

This is a senior, high-impact role where you'll be accountable for the effective, safe and legal management of LGV operations, while leading change, inspiring teams, and ensuring we meet the time-critical, real-time targets that our customers and business depend on.

We're looking for a senior-level Transport Manager with extensive experience leading large, complex operations.

If you have a proven track record of driving change, introducing new ways of working, and improving performance and culture, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring the Transport management team, ensuring they are engaged, capable and motivated to deliver excellence.
• Driving change and introducing new ways of working, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Overseeing compliance across LGV the operation, in line with the Operators licence including but not limited to driver hours, driver licensing, vehicle safety, maintenance, fleet records and OTIF delivery.
• Managing site KPIs, budgets and performance targets, ensuring operational and cost efficiency.
• Balancing hands-on operational oversight with strategic planning to support long-term growth.
• Maintaining fleet, site facilities and assets in line with legislation and company policies.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers and service providers to ensure service standards are consistently met.
• Accountable for effective people management-ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed, recruitment and headcount targets are met, and your team is supported to perform at their best

Experience we're looking for

• Senior-level experience in transport management within large, complex operational settings.
• A proven track record of leading change, implementing new ways of working, and improving performance.
• A strong leader who can challenge, influence and inspire teams.
• Skilled in people management, problem solving, and decision making.
• Exceptional communicator, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing complex systems and processes in transport operations.
• FMCG experience is highly desirable, ideally in temperature-controlled, time-critical operations with OTIF targets.
• Previous experience within large transport groups or multi-site operations would be advantageous.
• CPC National/International Road Haulage is essential

About you:

• Energetic, proactive and highly motivated, with a genuine passion to succeed.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, demanding environments with real-time pressures.
• Strategic thinker who also brings strong operational know-how.
• Brings an external perspective and alternative viewpoints to drive innovation.
• Calm, clear and focused, particularly under pressure.
• Flexible with working hours - the site operates on a 24/7 basis.

Why Ocado?

At Ocado, we strive to deliver the very best service, quality and experience for our customers. That starts with strong leadership and a culture built on teamwork, accountability and innovation. At Dordon, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of transport operations at our largest site, leading a team that plays a vital role in keeping our network moving.

What you can expect to receive in return -

At Ocado we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, so you'll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere that is as fresh as our produce as well as an award winning recognition programme and benefits package that includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts.

Join Ocado Logistics today and become a part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your well-being throughout every stage of your career.