Transport Manager

Trading since 1995 Harvest Fine Foods was one of the largest Independent Food Service providers in the South of England. Having recently been acquired by Bidcorp, we now have all the opportunities of being owned by a Global organisation, whilst retaining our independence and family-run feel. With a broad clientele base covering restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and many other sectors, we are renowned for offering first-class service levels to our customers. Our extensive product range includes high-quality butchery, chilled, and frozen, ambient, and fresh food, and a range of non-food sundries.

As Transport Manager, your role will be to lead, plan and manage the Transport Department including routing, forecasting, driver training & development, driver management, compliance, fleet maintenance and other Transport functions.

Role Essentials

• Responsible for ensuring compliance is met and plans are in place to address areas of concern
• To ensure all legal requirements relating to Food Safety and Health and Safety are met.
• Promote an engaging culture through our values: Trust, Courage and Passion.
• Responsible for the complete cycle of people management.

Who we’re looking for

• Transport Manager CPC qualification (essential)
• Proven Management experience within a Transport environment
• Working knowledge regarding drivers' hours and working time directive as set by DVLA and DVSA
• Flexibility to adjust to varying hours according to the needs of the business
• Strong people management skills
• Ability to work smart in a fast-paced logistics environment
• Natural leader and relationship builder with excellent communication skills

The Benefits

We offer a great working environment, competitive salary, 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Amazing discounts on our products, local gym discount, Company pension scheme, free parking, paid volunteer time and company events.

Salary: 38,000 - 42,093 base salary dependent on experience

Location: Totton, Southampton