Paul Rhodes Bakery
Assistant Transport Manager
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Company About Us
Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes, and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.
Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same, and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten-minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment.
Job Overview
We are currently looking for an Assistant Transport & Logistics Manager to join our Transport team.
Please note that this position includes a combination of night and day shifts, scheduled five days per week, including rotating weekends. The total working hours are 45 per week.
This role is primarily based at the company’s Head Office, supporting the Transport Manager in leading the Transport & Logistics team. This role will have key links with all Operational departments, and be a trusted leader within the business. Strong teamwork is essential to this position. Regular communication with drivers, other departments (such as Customer Service, Packing, and Production), as well as external suppliers and clients, is an integral part of the position.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee nightly dispatch operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient deliveries.
- Recruit, train, and manage driver performance, fostering a safe and productive team culture.
- Plan and optimize delivery routes to maximize efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Manage fleet maintenance and compliance, ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy and legally compliant.
- Monitor driver hours, payroll accuracy, and adherence to transport regulations.
- Maintain transport software, documentation, and records to support audits and compliance.
- Collaborate with the Transport Manager on HR, health & safety, and performance matters.
- Act as a key contact for customer delivery queries, ensuring excellent service and communication.
- Analyze transport performance and costs, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Personal attributes & skills
- A minimum of 3 years’ management experience within a factory, warehousing, or logistics environment.
- Strong people management and organizational skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
- Proven experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume operation, maintaining accuracy and efficiency under pressure.
- Excellent planning and time management skills, with the ability to manage workloads and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to liaise effectively across all levels of the business.
- A methodical and analytical approach to problem solving, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Experience in incident and accident management, including reporting, investigation, and implementation of corrective actions.
- IT literate, particularly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and able to adapt to other transport or warehouse management systems.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to adjust to changing business needs and working hours when required.
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Location
Paul Rhodes Bakery, SE10 9PJ (Greenwich, London)
Candidates must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
Benefits
- Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest bread, pastries, and more every day.
- Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at our Greenwich shop.
- Free Birthday cake of your choice.
- Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer/winter social events.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing new talent into our growing team.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting options for you.
- Additional holiday allowance to reward length of service.
- Paid breaks.
Paul Rhodes is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like to request accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR at: hr@paulrhodesbakery.com
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