Transport Manager
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Putney, SW15 2SU |
| Company: | Lords Group Trading Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 29 |
Summary
Job Advert
Lead transport. Drive standards. Keep our deliveries moving.
We’re looking for an experienced Transport Manager to join our team at Lords Builders Merchants Putney. This is a key operational
role for someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in running a safe and efficient transport function, and understands what
great service looks like in a merchanting environment.
You’ll have overall responsibility for scheduling deliveries, managing drivers, maintaining compliance, and ensuring vehicles,
plant and people operate safely and effectively.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
* Planning and scheduling all branch deliveries
* Managing and supporting drivers to deliver excellent customer service
* Ensuring compliance with O Licence requirements, drivers’ hours, and transport legislation
* Overseeing vehicle, crane and plant inspections, servicing and repairs
* Managing fuel cards, diesel usage, congestion charge and transport administration
* Monitoring tachographs and Working Time Directive records
* Handling accident reporting, defect reporting and vehicle cleanliness
* Implementing and enforcing health & safety standards across transport operations
* Taking ownership of the smooth day-to-day running of the transport function
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
* At least two years’ experience in a similar transport or logistics role
* Experience of multi-drop deliveries
* Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
* Confident managing and motivating a driver team
* Good working knowledge of transport compliance and Health & Safety
* Merchanting or similar industry experience desirable
* Eligible to work in the UK
What we offer
* Hours: 7am–5pm Monday to Friday, 8am–12pm alternate Saturdays.
* Discretionary bonus scheme.
* A stable role within a long-established, family-run business that’s part of the wider Lords Group.
If you’re organised, safety-focused and take pride in running a well-controlled transport operation, this is a great opportunity
to make a real impact within a busy branch environment. We’d love to hear from you.
If you take pride in working safely, enjoy being part of a busy yard team, and want a role with long-term security, we’d love to
hear from you.
Company Description
Lords Builders Merchants was established 40 years ago and remains a family-run business. Our network of branches offers a broad
range of building materials and extended delivery area for trade professionals and homeowners in across London and the Home
Counties. Part of the Lords Group of companies, Lords Builders Merchants offers good opportunities for growth and development.
Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for
everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be
forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords
family.
Lead transport. Drive standards. Keep our deliveries moving.
We’re looking for an experienced Transport Manager to join our team at Lords Builders Merchants Putney. This is a key operational
role for someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in running a safe and efficient transport function, and understands what
great service looks like in a merchanting environment.
You’ll have overall responsibility for scheduling deliveries, managing drivers, maintaining compliance, and ensuring vehicles,
plant and people operate safely and effectively.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
* Planning and scheduling all branch deliveries
* Managing and supporting drivers to deliver excellent customer service
* Ensuring compliance with O Licence requirements, drivers’ hours, and transport legislation
* Overseeing vehicle, crane and plant inspections, servicing and repairs
* Managing fuel cards, diesel usage, congestion charge and transport administration
* Monitoring tachographs and Working Time Directive records
* Handling accident reporting, defect reporting and vehicle cleanliness
* Implementing and enforcing health & safety standards across transport operations
* Taking ownership of the smooth day-to-day running of the transport function
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
* At least two years’ experience in a similar transport or logistics role
* Experience of multi-drop deliveries
* Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
* Confident managing and motivating a driver team
* Good working knowledge of transport compliance and Health & Safety
* Merchanting or similar industry experience desirable
* Eligible to work in the UK
What we offer
* Hours: 7am–5pm Monday to Friday, 8am–12pm alternate Saturdays.
* Discretionary bonus scheme.
* A stable role within a long-established, family-run business that’s part of the wider Lords Group.
If you’re organised, safety-focused and take pride in running a well-controlled transport operation, this is a great opportunity
to make a real impact within a busy branch environment. We’d love to hear from you.
If you take pride in working safely, enjoy being part of a busy yard team, and want a role with long-term security, we’d love to
hear from you.
Company Description
Lords Builders Merchants was established 40 years ago and remains a family-run business. Our network of branches offers a broad
range of building materials and extended delivery area for trade professionals and homeowners in across London and the Home
Counties. Part of the Lords Group of companies, Lords Builders Merchants offers good opportunities for growth and development.
Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for
everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be
forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords
family.