Distribution Shift Manager

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 141 years. Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons as we build our latest Distribution Depot in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, and become part of our national network of Distribution Operations across the UK. Since 1876, we have earned a stellar reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality products across the UK. As we continue to grow, we want YOU to be part of our journey and help us maintain our first-class service for our customers.

As a DVSA Earned Recognition Operator, we are known for consistently meeting high standards of safety and compliance and we believe in creating an environment that's inclusive, open, and progressive. We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees; at Warburtons, you'll find ample opportunities to develop your career while contributing to our success.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent Contract for stability
• Location: Biggleswade (Initially working from Enfield)
• Hours: 42 hours per week, 4 on 2 off rota
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience
• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Opportunity to purchase up to an extra week's annual leave
• Award-winning pension scheme with contributions up to 7% (option to increase after 5 years to 12%)
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and your family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice, and a comprehensive occupational health service
• Unlimited access to GP appointments and more through Help@Hand

What You'll Be Doing:

As Driver Operations Team Manager, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring smooth, efficient processes while upholding our reputation for exceptional service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a team of Secondary Drivers, taking responsibility for all people management activities throughout the employee lifecycle to drive improved performance and build a positive and motivated team where everyone is engaged.
• Maintaining compliance with transport operators regulations and driver regulations (and Warburtons Distribution training material) ensuring continued legal transport operation.
• Ensuring your team and vehicles are compliant with transport operator regulations.
• Managing a team of Secondary Distribution Drivers to ensure agreed performance levels are achieved while maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Working on a 5 over 7 rota, around 42 hours per week.

Essential Ingredients:

• Previous experience as a Team Manager or Key Operative with experience in managing teams, coaching, and mentoring.
• Knowledge of Tachograph and WTD regulations.
• Good working knowledge of SAP, specifically the ERP module.
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Experience with Driver telematics systems.
• Ability to commute to Enfield AND/OR Banbury for a short period while the new depot is built (mileage to be reimbursed).

As the UK's No. 1 Bakery Brand, we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 23 distribution sites, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat-free options. We are striving to be a net-zero business by 2050 and believe in minimizing our impact on the environment while making a positive impact on society.

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.