Average Transport Manager salary in the UK

Shift Time: 6pm to 6amShift Pattern: 4on 4offPay Rate: £13.85 per hour + £1.15 per hour after 10pmWhy Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.You will be working for our Hatfield DTS site - A major picking depot, employing more than 180 colleagues and operating a fleet of more than 80 vehicles. The depot serves major convenience retailers in the region.What you'll be Doing?The successful role holder will complete transport administration as directed by the Management team and will report into the Transport Compliance Manager.Daily duties include but are not limited to:Ensuring fleet documentation is stored correctly for the correct time periodsEnsuring that company vehicles are sufficiently maintained through defecting systemAccurate administration around tachographsAnswering incoming calls and resolving queriesLogging all transport issuesCommunicating with vehicle service providersUpdating company trackersEnsure all vehicles are maintained, serviced and road-worthyUsing Tacho Master to check infringements, missing mileage and missing datesExecuting maintenance plans to schedules, inspections and repairsWorking with relevant departments to understand and meet immediate and future transport requirementsLicense checks, adding new drivers to the system, creating mandatesResolving internal queries and supporting internal departments request.What we looking for?An understanding of issues around transport and fleet managementExcellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externallyIT literate with a strong competency on Excel.Strong administration skillsWe're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.What you'll get in return:Competitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysPension up to 8% matchedLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformFree car parkingEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Role Details:Shift Times: 4am to 12:30pm Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour Shift Pattern: Monday to Saturday with a rolling rest dayWhy Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.Southampton:A distribution depot serving convenience retailers and forecourts in the region. The depot operates a fleet of 35 vehicles on 36 routes.What you'll be doing:We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Team Leader to join our Team based at our Southampton Depot. You will be part of a small team responsible for overseeing the Greencore van delivery network. The operation runs 364 days a year and is a fast paced depot to start a transport career. As a Team Leader you will be responsible for but not limited to:Admin work/ Data inputInteracting with driversLiaising with customer service and thirds parties over email and phoneOverlooking van routes to ensure smooth deliveryManage the workload of the drivers, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.Control and manage KPI requirementsBeing a strong example of safe Health and Safety practicesOverseeing the day to day running of the Vans routesReporting into Transport ManagementOngoing training, including health and safety, manual handling and driving assessmentsShift details:* Monday to Saturday (Rolling rest day)* £13.50 per hour* 5:30am to 2pm* Overtime available (£16.87 per hour for any hours worked over 42 per week)What we're looking for:Experience working within the transport industry is desirable but not essentialA positive attitude and be a team player, working closely in our teamGood attention to detailSelf-disciplined and able to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are metBe computer literate, including the use of Excel spreadsheetsAt Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success.What you'll get in return:Competitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysPension up to 8% matchedLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformFree car parkingEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Job Title: Transport PlannerLocation: Brentwood, EssexSalary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum including the benefits below, depending on experienceJob Type: Permanent / Full-Time (Office Based)Who are Windsor Waste Management?Windsor Waste Management is a market leader in the asbestos disposal and hazardous waste management industry. With our expertise, we work with the construction, demolition and related industries across the UK providing storage, collection and disposal solutions for asbestos, hazardous, construction and demolition wastes.Key to our success are professional and customer-oriented employees who take pride in the service they offer to our customers and enjoy being part of a committed team.Candidates must own vehicle/drive as office location is not accessible via public transport.Please note the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.About the Role:We are looking for Transport Planner to join our fantastic team. As part of the operations department, you will:Daily routing/planning of the vehicle/driver schedulesRecord, action and report breakdowns accordinglyProvide instructions and guidance to drivers and assist with resolving any issues. Act as a point of contact for drivers to aid communication between drivers and transport management including daily check ins.With the Operations / Transport Manager, monitor infringements and agree debriefs and actions to address theseMonitor driver efficiency via telematics and arrange training or other activity to address poor or low performanceOut of hours telephone cover, split between Transport Manager and Transport Planner, evenings/weekendsWith the Operations / Transport Manager, review driver training, liaise with HR/Business Services to book courses required and ensure attendance (CPC/FORS) and assistance with relevant transport accreditationsADR AuditsEnsure the yard, transfer station and warehouse is kept tidy, secure and safe making optimal use of space. Carry out weekly yard and transfer station inspections and oversee any actions arising to include Rainwater Discharge. Liaise with Business Services for anything that needs to be rectified.Maintaining the stock of PPE, orderig when required for new starters and other departments/ needs.Maintain the schedule and tracking log of containers, repairs and maintenanceSkills & Experience Required:Experience in managing a fast-paced administration function in a high-pressure environment is essential An understanding and/or experience of waste transport operations is desirableA very personable 'can do' attitudeDemonstrates initiative and the ability to multi-taskExcellent verbal and written communication skills.PC literate with excellent working knowledge of IT systems, Microsoft Office suiteHGV Class 1 would be usefulADR would be usefulFORS knowledge and experienceBenefits:As part of the Windsor family, you will receive:25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidaysPensionFree on-site parkingEmployee of the MonthActive company social programmeNO AGENCIESIf you’re interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Distribution Controller, Logistics Supervisor, Fleet Coordinator, Transport Supervisor, Logistics coordinator, Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator, Distribution Coordinator, Transport Operations Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator may also be considered for this role.