Transport Supervisor – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

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. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the sixth generation starting to join the company, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 15 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Our family of 5,000 colleagues throughout the UK, have recognised us as a Sunday Times Top 25 Best Big Companies’ to work for.

Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

The RecipeAre you a Driver Operations Team Manager on top of your game?

Working alongside your fellow Team Managers and reporting into the Driver Operations Manager you will manage and develop a team of around 18 drivers drivers, making sure customer requirements are met in full and on time in a safe manner.

Here at Enfield, the team are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations, and are proud to be keeping our nation’s eggs in soldiers!

Key Accountabilities and MeasuresManaging a team Secondary Drivers, taking responsibility for all people management activities throughout the employee lifecycle of their team in order to drive improved performance building a positive and motivated team where everyone is engaged.
Maintain compliance to transport operator’s and driver regulations (and Warburtons Distribution Manual) ensuring continued legal transport operation
To manage a team of ‘Secondary Distribution Drivers’ to ensure agreed performance levels are achieved whilst ensuring high standards of customer service
As ‘Britain’s Best Loved Food Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876.  Today, we are proudly a fifth generation family company supplying 18,500 retail customers from 12 bakeries and 15 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free.  Our family of 4,500 colleagues throughout the UK, have recognised us as a Sunday Times Top 30 Best Big Companies’ to work for.

Family and values is what makes us different, and we are a proud brunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

Essential IngredientsPrevious experience as a Team Manager, or Key Operative with experience in managing teams, coaching, mentoring and ER
Tachograph and WTD regulations
A good working knowledge of SAP, specifically ERP module
Good working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment and Food Safety Legislation / BRC standards
Experience of Driver telematics systems
Extra DoughAt last and by no means yeast you will want to know what your breads worth.

A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we’ll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
Life assurance
Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the 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
 

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.