Transport Manager - UK

When we were little, our mother always told us: “Don’t play with your food.”

And, because we should always listen to our mothers, we took her advice so seriously that we decided to dedicate ourselves to gastronomy: caring for it, respecting it, loving it and sharing it.

That is why we want to pay tribute to our roots, to what unites us and makes us who we are. To food, which not only fills our senses with sensations, but also floods us with emotions.

At Mammafiore, we are obsessed with offering the highest-quality products and the fastest delivery. We stand out for the professionalism and commitment of our team.

WHAT ARE WE COOKING UP?

As our UK business continues to grow, we are looking for a Transport Manager to lead and continuously improve our transport operation across London and Manchester .

You will play a key role in ensuring our fleet operates safely, legally and efficiently , while supporting our drivers and working closely with Warehouse, Operations, Purchasing, Customer Service and Finance.

¿WHAT WILL YOU BE COOKING UP?

• Plan and oversee the daily transport operation.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently and on time.
• Support drivers throughout their routes and resolve operational issues.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and monitor key transport KPIs.
• Coordinate servicing, MOTs, inspections, repairs and vehicle documentation.
• Ensure compliance across the HGV fleet with Operator Licence and DVSA requirements.
• Monitor drivers’ hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph compliance.
• Manage relationships and service levels with third-party logistics providers.
• Maintain accurate transport and compliance records and prepare for audits and inspections.
• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture.
• Develop procedures and SOPs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Monitor transport costs, fuel consumption, fleet performance and operational efficiency.

Education

• Valid Transport Manager CPC – Standard National or International. This is a mandatory legal requirement for the role.
• Previous experience managing transport operations .
• Experience in food distribution is desirable.
• Experience with refrigerated fleets is desirable.
• Experience with transport management systems is desirable.
• Knowledge and/or experience related to Operator Licence compliance .
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers (3PL) is desirable.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation .
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office .
• Transport compliance and record management.
• Fleet management.
• KPI monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge of DVSA regulations, drivers’ hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph compliance .
• Soft Skills: Strong organisational skills, Excellent communication skills, Problem-solving mindset and Ability to work under pressure.

WHAT CAN YOU TASTE AT MAMMAFIORE?

• Salary: depending on experience.
• Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Saturday.
• Direct reporting to the Head of Operations .
• The opportunity to take ownership of a key operational area within a growing international food distribution business.
• A role with real impact on service quality, operational efficiency and the future development of our UK transport operation.

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