Transport Manager Furniture Retail

“Bring structure and introduce new ways of working to an up-and-coming online retailer’s in-house home delivery function in this newly created Transport Manager role.”THE COMPANYA growing online retailer specialising in high-quality furniture and homeware. In a short space of time they have quickly become a market leader thanks to their commitment to craftsmanship and Made In UK quality standards. They run their own dedicated home delivery fleet of 20 vans serving customers across the UK with a mix of single-driver and two-person delivery teams.The business is continuing to grow and have partnered exclusively with Stephen at TALO. as they look to hire a Transport Manager to introduce better ways of working and lead the day-to-day management of the home delivery team. They have some good things in place despite being a little disorganised and non-corporate. They’re ready to embrace change and know there’ll be better ways of working that they just haven’t thought of and need someone to come in, use their knowledge to put some good processes in place. It’s a very interesting time to join the business where you can make changes quickly and shape the department as you see fit.THE ROLEAs Transport Manager, you’ll own the home delivery operation. Lead the team, keep the fleet moving, and make sure every order reaches customers on time.Manage a Transport Supervisor, a Transport Planner, and a growing team of Drivers.Oversee fleet performance, keep vehicles roadworthy, compliant, and minimise downtime.Drive high standards across the transport team from debriefs and performance reviews to safety checks and compliance monitoring.Keep the operation compliant with driver hours, working time regulations, and health 'safety requirements.Ensure the transport team is staffed with the right people, leading recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development.Look for ways to improve efficiency, reliability, and the customer delivery experience and make those improvements happen.ABOUT YOUYou’ll have proven experience running a transport operation either already as a Transport Manager or Logistics Manager or perhaps someone in a more junior role ready for a step up into a challenging role that can grow with you. You’ll need good knowledge of UK transport legislation.THE REWARDGet stuck in and make meaningful change, put in place new ways of working, bring some order and enjoy the ride that’s all part and parcel of being part of a fast-growing online retailer. Mon-Fri role. No weekend working. No shift working. Standard office hours.**WHY CHOOSE TALO.?TALO. specialises in commercial and product-focused head office roles: Buying, Merch, Design, Ecommerce, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, and everything in between. With over 10 years’ recruitment experience in homeware and consumer goods, we know and work with the growing retailers, brands, and suppliers that value great people.Apply through us and you’ll get proper insight into the business, team, and hiring manager, honest interview feedback (no ghosting - ever), and support every step of the way. We ask the right questions and help you prepare so you walk into an interview with confidence.**

Created: 2025-09-11