Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products. We are 2,800 people working within 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Our success is a result of the hard work of our people; they are experts in their field whether it’s baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or the many departments within the central functions team based in our head office in High Wycombe. We are a values-led business and expect our colleagues to live, breathe, and embed Quality, Accountability, and Trust into their ways of working. Full-Time | Avonmouth | Competitive Salary Great Benefits Hovis Avonmouth is looking for a hands-on Transport Manager to lead our busy transport operation and keep our iconic products moving safely and efficiently across the region. Why join Hovis? A steady, secure career in a well-established UK brand Strong team culture – supportive, down-to-earth and safety-focused Opportunities to develop and grow your skills Company pension, up to 7.5% company contribution 25 Days Annual Leave Free parking, on-site facilities & a modern transport fleet On site training support for all our drivers A site that values practical experience as much as qualifications What you’ll be doing: Managing and supporting our team of drivers and shift managers Ensuring legal compliance & safety standards (including O-Licence responsibilities) Keeping the fleet operation efficient, on-time and cost-effective Monitoring KPIs and improving performance across the transport team Working with planning, production and customer teams to keep everything moving Promoting a positive safety culture, leading by example What we’re looking for: Strong transport or logistics background (HGV experience a real advantage) Experience leading a team – Must have experience building and nurturing relationships with drivers Good understanding of compliance, safety and transport regulations A calm, practical, “get things done” approach Someone comfortable working in a fast-paced FMCG environment CPC in Road Haulage (essential) Ready to lead a transport team you can be proud of? If you’re a natural leader with a solid transport background and want to work for one of Britain’s most loved food brands we’d love to hear from you. Benefits Baked In All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits in addition to salaries, based on their individual needs. Three levels of pension scheme to choose from - employer contribution of up to 7.5% Aviva DigiCare Workplace App includes: 'at home' Annual Health Check, Digital GP consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinions and much more Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs) Access to funded physiotherapy sessions Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice: £££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending Eyecare vouchers Cycle to work scheme At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are proud to be a D&I in Grocery Major Partner and have celebrated GroceryAid Gold Membership since 2021. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you. To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk