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.
We’re looking for a strong, people-focused Front Line Manager (Logistics) to lead the Radial & Primary shift within our 24/7 Bradford operation. This is a key leadership role where you’ll manage, develop and motivate your team to deliver safe, compliant and operationally excellent logistics performance. You’ll ensure finished goods are supplied to customers efficiently through effective transport management, network planning and strong supply chain processes.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
* Driving full compliance with transport legislation and Operator Licence requirements
* Managing driver hours, tachograph compliance and vehicle defects
* Promoting a strong “Safety First” culture across your team
* Monitoring and improving KPIs including A–G driver performance, MPG, utilisation and accident cost per mile
* Leading continuous improvement initiatives
* Managing resources effectively to control costs and deliver service excellence
* Coaching and developing your team to achieve high performance
* Building strong cross-functional relationships
* Creating an engaged, empowered and accountable culture
Essential:
* Logistics / transport experience
* Strong leadership and coaching capability Knowledge of systems,tachograph and telematics systems
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong commitment to Health & Safety
Desirable:
* ILM Level 2/3 Transport Manager
* CPC – Road Haulage
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