Senior Logistics Team Manager
Logistics - Watford
Contract: Full time
Salary: £38,263
At our Watford Trade City location, logistics plays a vital role in supporting both retail and delivery operations. You'll be responsible for managing stock, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring that products reach customers promptly. The site is situated in a bustling commercial area with excellent transport links, making it easily accessible for staff. With a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction, working here offers a dynamic and rewarding experience.
Why Join Krispy Kreme?
We don’t just make doughnuts. We create joy and we look after our people while we’re at it.
Pay & Hours
* Competitive salary (paid monthly).
* 45 hours per week – typically 9-hour shifts, 5 days (Tuesday–Saturday).
* Flexibility required — our drivers head out as early as 2am, so shifts can run between midnight and 4pm.
Perks & Benefits
* Full holiday pay, pension scheme, and life assurance
* Tailored training and development to help you grow
* Free doughnut of your choice while you’re on shift.
* Hot drinks to keep you going during your breaks.
* 50% discount on the retail price of a doughnut or box in our retail stores.
* Enjoy discounts from big-name brands and supermarkets through our Treat Box platform.
* Company uniform (weather-ready) and full safety gear provided
* Exclusive Treat Box: access to retail and supermarket discounts
* 24/7 wellbeing support with WeCare – including GP services, mental health, fitness, financial, and legal support
* Additional emotional, practical, and financial support through Grocery Aid
Logistics Team Manager – Drive Success with Krispy Kreme
Join the team behind the treats loved worldwide. At Krispy Kreme, our doughnuts don’t just appear in stores by magic — it takes a world-class logistics team to get them there safely, efficiently, and on time.
We’re looking for a Logistics Team Manager who can lead from the front, inspire a driver team, and make sure our operations run like clockwork. This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility, loves motivating people, and takes pride in delivering results.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Inspire
* Manage, coach and support our driver team with daily briefs, regular check-ins and clear communication.
* Recruit, train and develop new drivers, creating a strong, engaged team.
* Plan rotas weeks in advance, ensuring cover and smooth operations.
* Build a culture of accountability, teamwork and pride in every delivery.
Keep Us Compliant & Safe
* Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations and Health & Safety standards.
* Oversee vehicle checks, maintenance and transport systems.
* Use Tachomaster to monitor hours and ensure legal compliance.
* Lead on incident investigations and vehicle CCTV management.
Drive Operational Excellence
* Work within budget, finding smarter, cost-effective solutions.
* Reduce fuel use and vehicle damage through training and performance management.
* Keep data accurate across all systems and processes.
* Ensure deliveries hit their windows, every time, without compromise on safety.
Protect the Brand
* Maintain the high standards Krispy Kreme is known for from vehicle cleanliness to punctual, friendly service.
* Support store deliveries, POS changes, and consumables replenishment to keep operations running smoothly.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience leading teams in logistics or transport.
* Excellent people skills able to communicate, coach and inspire.
* Strong organisational ability with a sharp eye for detail.
* Knowledge of transport legislation and safety compliance.
* Experience with logistics systems, route planning and reporting.
* A CPC qualification (National/International) would be an advantage.
The Details
* Competitive salary (paid monthly).
* 45 hours per week – typically 9-hour shifts, 5 days (Tuesday–Saturday).
* Flexibility required — our drivers head out as early as 2am, so shifts can run between midnight and 4pm.
Ready to Deliver Success?
If you’re passionate about logistics, love leading teams, and want to be part of a brand that brings joy to millions, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to start your journey with 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.
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