National Transport Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
National Transport Manager
Location: UK Based /Midlands /Flexible
Working Schedule: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours
Salary: from £45,000k + Bonus
The Benefits
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), with an option of buying up to 5 days extra per year
- Company sick pay
- Bunzl Save as you Earn Sharesave Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Comprehensive Learning and Development
- Bunzl Personal Pension Plan
- Personal benefits for Theme park discounts, Cycle to work scheme, Cinema discounts etc.
The Role
To manage the transport and fleet function, in line with legal requirements and company standards of performance . Provide insight, support and specialist knowledge to Regional and local Management with regards to the safe and efficient optimisation of the transport fleet across Bunzl Safety.
Key Responsibilities
· Work closely with the Business Director / FD to understand and improve fleet performance.
· Manage & develop a national distribution operation with cross dock and urban fleet profile, utilising outsourced solutions where financially/environmentally appropriate in order to satisfy customer demand.
· Manage company assets in line with that profile and the requirements of the business continuity plan
· Manage the fleet profile to include numbers and types of vehicles, mileage and running costs in line with business requirements
· Ensure all vehicles and drivers conform to relevant health and safety and Road Traffic legislation.
· Ensure that all Transport Co-ordinators and drivers are appropriately trained and qualified.
Skills required
Fleet contract and vehicle maintenance and management.
Qualified national CPC holder.
Demonstrates experience of managing a large fleet and driver workforce, with both national and urban distribution profiles.
Able to negotiate sensible, commercial solutions.
If you’re ready to work in a team environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
Bunzl supports the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We believe that it is in the company’s best interests and those of all who work in it, to ensure that the human resources, talents and skills available throughout the community are considered when employment opportunities arise.If you have a disability or special need that requires support or adjustments to working or interview arrangements, please let us know.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walsall, WS9 8UY
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for National Transport Manager roles across Bunzl Greenham's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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