Lead Transport Operations for Bakery Distribution

Gregory Walker Associates; St Albans; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Walker Associates is recruiting an experienced Transport Manager for a bakery business in London. You will lead a team of 25 drivers and 3 night-shift supervisors, and oversee 115 store deliveries across 17 routes, ensuring on-time, compliant operations.

This hands-on role requires strong driver management, route planning, and a track record of improving efficiency. The successful candidate will report to senior management and shape the operation during a period of significant investment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-drop transport environment.
• Proven ability to manage drivers and night-shift supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and O‑Licence requirements.
• Experience in FMCG or retail distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage 25 drivers and 3 night-shift supervisors daily.
• Oversee 17 multi-drop routes delivering to 115 stores.
• Improve driver retention and reduce turnover.
• Maintain transport compliance and O‑Licence adherence.
• Collaborate with senior management to improve efficiency.

Skills

Driver management

Route planning

People leadership

Ops performance

Job description

Gregory Walker Associates is recruiting an experienced Transport Manager for a bakery business in London. You will lead a team of 25 drivers and 3 night-shift supervisors, and oversee 115 store deliveries across 17 routes, ensuring on-time, compliant operations.

This hands-on role requires strong driver management, route planning, and a track record of improving efficiency. The successful candidate will report to senior management and shape the operation during a period of significant investment.