Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.
We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.
We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process.
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Salary: £33,689.25
Shifts: 4 on 4 off nights
As Logistics Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for the effective planning of the transport operation to ensure compliance to safety and legal requirements. You’ll work collaboratively with the Despatch and Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) functions to ensure that all inter-company and radial delivery commitments are adhered to.
You’ll have solid people management experience with the ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Previous supervisory experience in a comparable FMCG role is desirable.
This is a demanding role in a heavily audited and busy logistics environment. A genuine enthusiasm for logistics coupled with a positive attitude is essential.
You will benefit from an excellent holiday package, a pension scheme matched by the business up to 10%, life assurance, access to our ‘Extra Slice’ retail discount scheme, early access to wages and competitive rate loans, cycle to work, refer a friend, and of course discounts on our well known and much-loved bakery products!
Our defining value is to ‘Be The Best We Can Be’. The behaviours we believe help us do this and are key to our success are: Aim High, I Do What I Say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.
'We strive to ensure that all employee's receive the resources they need to succeed, to build a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders’.