National Transport Manager

Vacancy Information

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Central Logistics team at Greggs as our National Transport Manager. As a key member of our Central Logistics Team:-

You will lead a central Transport team of c.50 to optimise Greggs’ transport operations, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and high-performing distribution across both our Radial and Trunking Transport operations

The role is accountable for fleet management, driver performance, regulatory compliance, service delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

You will continually improve the Transport operation as new opportunities arise through changing technology, legislation and customer demand.

You will be required to liaise with internal stakeholders across logistics and the wider business and to collaborate with external providers, suppliers, regulators, and partners

We can offer you:

• Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 17.5% of your salary

• Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%

• Company car or car allowance

• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products

• Profit share - We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year

• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day

• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year

• Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate

• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsided for your dependants

• Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sickness

• Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salary

• Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family

• Employee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support

• Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers

• Career progression and learning and development opportunities

• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge

• Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

What you'll do

Strategy & Network Development

• Lead the central transport function (Fleet & Compliance, Training & Safety, Transport Solutions)
• Develop and deliver transport strategy aligned to the logistics business plan
• Optimise and evolve radial and trunking networks 
• Deliver infrastructure and network transformation projects
  

Transport Operations & Performance

• Oversee end-to-end national transport operations ensuring high levels of service, efficiency, and performance
• Maintain Retail SLAs while optimising cost and utilisation
• Support RDC/NDC performance across compliance, safety, and service
• Drive performance through KPIs (OT, cost per shop, utilisation)
  

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence and UK transport legislation
• Manage relationships with Traffic Commissioners, DVLA and other enforcement bodies
• Maintain robust audit and governance standards across all locations
  

Fleet, Technology & Innovation

• Own fleet strategy (procurement, lifecycle, utilisation)
• Evaluate, implement, and optimise new technologies in fleet management, planning, and telematics
• Drive continuous improvement through digitalisation, automation, and innovation

Safety, Risk & Training

• Lead initiatives to reduce road and delivery risk through structured training programmes
• Deploy training resources to maximise driver capability and safety performance
• Ensure delivery point risk assessments are developed and effectively communicated to drivers

Commercial & 3PL Management

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
• Evaluate outsourcing vs. insourcing opportunities
• Manage 3PL performance and value

People & Culture

• Lead and develop high-performing central transport teams
• Promote a safety-first, performance-driven culture
• Drive engagement through performance recognition (e.g. Driver/Operator awards)

Project Delivery & Continuous Improvement

• Lead cross-functional transport projects
• Deliver process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Provide insight and reporting to the wider logistics function
• Drive continuous improvement across operational, safety, and cost metrics

About you

Essential

• Significant senior experience in HGV transport operations
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capability
• Proven delivery of operational and project improvements

Desirable

• Multi-site, cross-functional leadership experience
• Trunking and multi-drop distribution
• Experience with TMS, telematics, and transport technology

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.