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 150 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. Job Title: Distribution Coordinator Function: Distribution Contract: Permanent Location: Biggleswade Salary: £30’000.00 to £35’000.00 p/a Are you a natural organiser with a passion for logistics? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Distribution Coordinator to support our Distribution team at our brand-new depot in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. This is your chance to be part of a national network that delivers award-winning products across the UK. At Warburtons, we’re proud of our heritage and excited about our future. As a sixth-generation family business and the UK’s No.1 Bakery Brand, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and our people. Why Join Us? Permanent Contract for stability Location: Biggleswade (Initial training period may require some travel) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 over 7 rota Salary: £30’000.00 to £35’000.00 p/a, based on experience We understand the value of a work-life balance and offer: 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 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 – is the 24/7 helpline Grocery Aid, unlimited access to GP appointments and more through (email address removed) What You'll Doing: Create and manage rota schedules for all teams. Coordinate vehicle availability and route allocations. Maintain our Fleet Management System and ensure driver data is accurate and compliant. Support training and development activities across the Distribution team. Build strong relationships with external providers. Provide admin and coordination support to the wider Distribution team. Compile compliance reports for the site’s leadership team Essential Ingredients Experience in a warehouse or logistics environment. Confident using SAP, fleet systems, and document management tools. Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail. A self-starter who can prioritise and manage their own workload. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Operator Licence Awareness trained, with knowledge of compliance obligations. Location Note: While the role is based in Biggleswade, you may be required to travel during initial training period. About Us 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. Biggleswade is known for being the home of the world's first-ever seed company, founded by Samuel Wells in the 18th century. Warburtons' newest site is conveniently situated with access to the A1, providing a gateway to the North and South, as well as easy access to both the East and West parts of England. Alongside its agricultural heritage, Biggleswade is ideally situated along the River Ivel and has a long-standing tradition of weekly markets dating back to the Middle Ages. 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