Driver Operations Team Manager

TN United Kingdom; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bakery brand as a Driver Operations Team Manager, where you'll lead a dedicated team in ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service. This role offers a permanent contract with opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, and a range of benefits including a profit share and a robust pension scheme. Be part of a progressive company committed to employee development and a work-life balance, while contributing to a legacy of quality and innovation in the bakery industry.

Benefits

Discretionary Profit Share

Extra Annual Leave Purchase

Award-Winning Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Discounts

Free Physiotherapy Access

24/7 Confidential Helpline

Occupational Health Services

Fully Stocked Kitchens

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Manager or Key Operative managing teams.
• Knowledge of transport regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Secondary Drivers, ensuring performance and compliance.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

Skills

Team Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Knowledge of Tachograph Regulations

Health and Safety Compliance

Driver Telematics Systems

Tools

SAP ERP Module

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Driver Operations Team Manager, Biggleswade

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Client:

Warburtons

Location:

Biggleswade, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons as we build our latest Distribution Depot in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, and become part of our national network of Distribution Operations across the UK.

Since 1876, we have earned a stellar reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality products across the UK. As we continue to grow, we want YOU to be part of our journey and help us maintain our first-class service for our customers.

As a DVSA Earned Recognition Operator, we are known for consistently meeting high standards of safety and compliance and we believe in creating an environment that’s inclusive, open, and progressive. We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, at Warburtons, you’ll find ample opportunities to develop your career while contributing to our success.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent Contract for stability
• Location: Biggleswade (Initially working from Enfield)
• Hours: 42 hours per week, 5 over 7 rota
• Salary: Competitive, 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 Help@Hand

What You'll Be Doing:

As Driver Operations Team Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring smooth, efficient processes while upholding our reputation for exceptional service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a team of Secondary Drivers, taking responsibility for all people management activities throughout the employee lifecycle to drive improved performance and build a positive and motivated team where everyone is engaged. We will have around 62 drivers in total, running 31 routes out of the site.
• Maintaining compliance with transport operator’s regulations and driver regulations (and Warburtons Distribution training material) ensuring continued legal transport operation.
• Ensuring your team and vehicles are compliant with transport operator regulations
• Managing a team of Secondary Distribution Drivers to ensure agreed performance levels are achieved while maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Working on a 5 over 7 rota, around 42 hours per week.
• Previous experience as a Team Manager or Key Operative with experience in managing teams, coaching, and mentoring
• Knowledge of Tachograph and WTD regulations
• Good working knowledge of SAP, specifically the ERP module
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment
• Experience with Driver telematics systems
• Ability to commute to Enfield AND/OR Banbury for a short period while the new depot is built (mileage to be reimbursed)

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.