Transport Manager

The Transport Manager will oversee end-to-end operations at our two Operation Centers (West Thurrock and Skelmersdale) and manage a team of two dispatchers and over 20 drivers. The role is based in P&G UK's largest Distribution Centre in West Thurrock, with company funded travel a few days a month to Skelmersdale. Responsibilities of the role include:

• Operation License Holder: you will be responsible for the full UK fleet of 20 trucks (40 trailers fleet).


• Team Leadership: you are responsible for the team within the fleet, including people management, ensuring that all drivers and operators have the correct qualifications, and team retention.


• Operations Leadership: you will ensure robust operations on intersite and customer freight lanes, managing the day-to-day operation and ensuring on-time delivery and regulatory compliance. You will also manage the short and mid-term planning of the operation.


• Documentation Ownership: you are responsible for the full package of operational documents: driver instructions, service schedule, insurance renewals etc.


• Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance: you will ensure vehicles are properly maintained and inspected on a regular basis and arrange repairs and routine maintenance when required.


• Budget Ownership: you are responsible for budgeting of cost end-to-end in collaboration with finance as well as maintaining cost as per forecasting.


What We Offer You

Responsibilities as of Day 1: you will feel the ownership of your team and your impact on the business from the very beginning.

Continuous coaching & mentorship: we are passionate about our work and will make sure that you receive formal training as well as regular mentorship from your manager and others.

Multifaceted, and supportive work environment: employees are at the core of P&G, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, whilst promoting agility and work/life balance. At the London Distribution Centre, we offer an on-site gym, discounted canteen and free parking.


• Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) (National and International)


• Background in transport industry including launch of new transport operations or/and managing transport operations.


• Evidenced leadership skills, including people management experience.


• Evidenced quantitative skills with large sets of data which will allow you to handle budgets, schedules and data sets etc.


• Fluency in English with effective collaboration and communications skills within a multicultural and multifunctional environment.


At P&G #weseeequal

Procter & Gamble (P&G) are a leading company in the manufacture of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), making some of the world's best loved brands like Gillette, Fairy and Oral-B. We hold true to our purpose, values and principles as we seek to make a difference in the world around us.

To support our site and customer freight operations in the UK, P&G has invested to establish our own truck fleet, which is based in our Operating Centers at London DC and Skelmersdale DC. We have a unique opportunity to join P&G to lead the operations and development of our UK fleet as our UK Transport Manager.

Competitive Salary and Benefits: P&G take a Total Rewards approach meaning on top of your salary, which is reviewed annually, you can expect a whole range of benefits including: Double Match Pension Scheme; Private Medical Insurance; P&G Contributed Share Programme; 25 Days Holiday and more. As this is a management position you will also be eligible for P&G's Business Results Bonus Programme.