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Join the Team Behind the Treats
Krispy Kreme is looking for a Logistics Team Manager to lead, support, and inspire our driver team. You’ll be responsible for delivering operational excellence, ensuring compliance, meeting delivery deadlines, and creating a positive team culture. This is a key role in making sure our products arrive safely, efficiently, and on time — every time.
Logistics - Thornbury Cross Dock
Contract: Full time
Salary: £36,188
Join the Team Behind the Treats
Krispy Kreme is looking for a Logistics Team Manager to lead, support, and inspire our driver team. You’ll be responsible for delivering operational excellence, ensuring compliance, meeting delivery deadlines, and creating a positive team culture. This is a key role in making sure our products arrive safely, efficiently, and on time — every time.
What You’ll Be Doing
Team Leadership
* Lead a high-performing driver team through daily communication, pre/post route debriefs, and regular one-to-one check-ins
* Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of new drivers
* Plan and manage driver rotas four weeks in advance, with contingency planning for absences
* Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and pride in delivering great service
Compliance & Safety
* Ensure adherence to road safety laws, DVSA regulations, and company Health & Safety procedures
* Manage vehicle maintenance, pre/post journey checks, and ensure transport systems are up to date
* Use Tachomaster to monitor driving hours and ensure legal compliance
* Lead incident reporting and ensure vehicle CCTV systems are maintained
Operational & Cost Management
* Work within a set logistics budget and identify ways to improve cost-efficiency
* Reduce vehicle damage and fuel costs through training and performance management
* Accurately manage invoicing and third-party supplier processes
* Maintain data accuracy across all route information systems
Brand & Service Standards
* Uphold Krispy Kreme brand standards across all logistics operations
* Ensure vehicles meet hygiene and presentation standards at all times
* Guarantee that all delivery windows are met safely and punctually
* Support timely POS range changes and accurate replenishment of consumables at all ISCs
What We’re Looking For
* Strong leadership and team management experience in a logistics or transport environment
* Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills
* Working knowledge of legal and safety compliance in transport
* Experience with transport systems, route planning, and performance reporting
* National and/or International CPC qualification is desirable
Pay & Hours
* Competitive salary, paid monthly
* 45 hours per week
* Flexibility to work 9-hour shifts any 5 over 7 days. Our drivers go out as early as 4am and therefore you will need to be flexible to work between 4am and 6pm daily.
Perks & Benefits
* Full holiday pay, pension scheme, and life assurance
* Tailored training and development to support your growth
* Free doughnuts and hot drinks during your shift
* Free box of doughnuts to celebrate special occasions
* 50% off doughnuts and 30% off drinks in our UK stores
* Company uniform (weather-ready) and full safety gear provided
* Exclusive Treat Box: access to discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
* 24/7 wellbeing support with WeCare – including GP services, mental health, financial, and legal advice
* Additional emotional, practical, and financial assistance through Grocery Aid
About Krispy Kreme
Our People: We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you're a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you'll find a friend here!
Our Doughnuts: We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members?
Culture: Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally!): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture
Love our planet: Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we're constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information.
Ready to Deliver Success?
If you’re passionate about logistics, team leadership, and delivering great customer experiences, apply now to start your journey with Krispy Kreme.
Opening Hours
Mon
04:00 - 16:00
Tue
04:00 - 16:00
Wed
04:00 - 16:00
Thu
04:00 - 16:00
Fri
04:00 - 16:00
Sat
04:00 - 16:00
Sun
04:00 - 16:00
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Retail
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