Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc
Transport FLM
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Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.
We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.
The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.
Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.
If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
Overview Of Role
Location: Glasgow
Permanent | 4 on, 4 off Dayshift
Lead a Team. Drive Performance. Deliver Excellence.
Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for transport, logistics and operational excellence?
At Hovis Bakeries, we're looking for a Transport First Line Manager to join our Glasgow team and play a key role in ensuring our products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, solving problems and making a real impact in a fast-paced operation.
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Working a 4 on, 4 off dayshift pattern, you'll lead a team of drivers, support day-to-day transport operations and help create a safe, high-performing and engaging working environment.
At Hovis Bakeries, we believe that Everybody Matters, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, develop and build a rewarding career.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Transport First Line Manager, you'll be responsible for leading and supporting the transport operation while ensuring excellent service to our customers.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading, motivating and developing a team of drivers to deliver outstanding operational performance.
- Creating and maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Ensuring full compliance with transport legislation, including Drivers' Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive requirements and company procedures.
- Monitoring and delivering key operational performance measures, driving continuous improvement across the team.
- Managing driver briefings and debriefs, providing coaching, feedback and support.
- Investigating and resolving operational and customer service issues quickly and effectively.
- Planning and optimising labour resources to meet operational demands.
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training activities to build a capable and engaged team.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across transport, distribution, manufacturing and customer-facing teams.
- Championing our values of Aim High, Work Together, I Do What I Say and Everybody Matters in everything you do.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from people who have:
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- Previous experience in a transport, logistics or distribution environment.
- Experience leading, motivating and developing teams.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience using transport planning, scheduling or fleet management systems.
- Good Microsoft Office skills.
- A Transport Manager CPC qualification, or the willingness to work towards achieving one.
- A full UK driving licence.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes ownership and is committed to delivering excellent service and operational performance.
Why Join Hovis Bakeries?
We're proud to offer a competitive reward package and a culture that supports growth, wellbeing and development.
Our Benefits Include
- Competitive salary.
- 6.6 weeks holiday entitlement.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Employee Recognition Programme celebrating safety and living our values.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%.
- Life Assurance.
- Simplyhealth cash plan, helping you cover the cost of everyday healthcare expenses, including dental, optical and physiotherapy treatments.
- Salary Finance, providing access to financial wellbeing tools, savings options and responsible borrowing solutions.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support, legal and financial advice, and access to the My Healthy Advantage wellbeing app.
- Electric Car Scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Extra Slice employee discount platform, offering savings at over 500 retailers.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Hovis Bakeries, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can succeed.
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