Ocado Logistics
Transport Manager
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Job Description
Transport Manager (LGV)
Ocado - Tamworth- Dordon CFC
Permanent - competitive salary + benefits
About The Role
Dordon CFC is Ocado’s largest transport site, home to a team of 250 employees operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. We’re now seeking a Transport Manager (LGV) to take ownership of this complex operation, leading a team of 20 direct reports and driving both operational excellence and long-term strategic success.
This is a senior, high-impact role where you’ll be accountable for the effective, safe and legal management of LGV operations, while leading change, inspiring teams, and ensuring we meet the time-critical, real-time targets that our customers and business depend on.
We’re looking for a senior-level Transport Manager with extensive experience leading large, complex operations.
If you have a proven track record of driving change, introducing new ways of working, and improving performance and culture, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and inspiring the Transport management team, ensuring they are engaged, capable and motivated to deliver excellence.
- Driving change and introducing new ways of working, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Overseeing compliance across the LGV operation, in line with the Operator's licence including but not limited to driver hours, driver licensing, vehicle safety, maintenance, fleet records, and OTIF delivery.
- Managing site KPIs, budgets, and performance targets, ensuring operational and cost efficiency.
- Balancing hands-on operational oversight with strategic planning to support long-term growth.
- Maintaining fleet, site facilities, and assets in line with legislation and company policies.
- Building strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and service providers to ensure service standards are consistently met.
- Accountable for effective people management—ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed, recruitment and headcount targets are met, and your team is supported to perform at their best.
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Experience We’re Looking For
- Senior-level experience in transport management within large, complex operational settings.
- A proven track record of leading change, implementing new ways of working, and improving performance.
- A strong leader who can challenge, influence, and inspire teams.
- Skilled in people management, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Exceptional communicator, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience managing complex systems and processes in transport operations.
- FMCG experience is highly desirable, ideally in temperature-controlled, time-critical operations with OTIF targets.
- Previous experience within large transport groups or multi-site operations would be advantageous.
- CPC National/International Road Haulage is essential.
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About You
- Energetic, proactive, and highly motivated, with a genuine passion to succeed.
- Comfortable in fast-paced, demanding environments with real-time pressures.
- Strategic thinker who also brings strong operational know-how.
- Brings an external perspective and alternative viewpoints to drive innovation.
- Calm, clear, and focused, particularly under pressure.
- Flexible with working hours – the site operates on a 24/7 basis.
Why Ocado?
At Ocado, we strive to deliver the very best service, quality, and experience for our customers. That starts with strong leadership and a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and innovation. At Dordon, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of transport operations at our largest site, leading a team that plays a vital role in keeping our network moving.
What You Can Expect To Receive In Return
At Ocado, we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, so you’ll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere that is as fresh as our produce as well as an award-winning recognition program and benefits package that includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts.
Join Ocado Logistics today and become a part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your well-being throughout every stage of your career.
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