Senior Logistics Team Lead (2–5am Shift) – Ireland

Krispy Kreme UK & IRE; Naas; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training from day one

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discount

Holiday pay

Health & Wellbeing support

Uniform provided

Job summary

Krispy Kreme UK & IRE in Naas is seeking a hands-on Senior Logistics Team Manager to lead our driver team and day-to-day transport operations. You will ensure safety, compliance and on-time deliveries for a staggered 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.

load-out, reporting to the Ireland logistics leadership. The role requires a recognised CPC in Transport Management, prior leadership experience in logistics, and strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• CPC in Transport Management is essential.
• Experience leading driver teams in fast-paced operations.
• Knowledge of drivers hours, tachographs and vehicle safety requirements.
• Ability to manage an early-morning staggered load-out between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop our driver team to high performance.
• Manage the staggered daily load-out between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
• Ensure routes are safely resourced and deliveries depart on time.
• Conduct pre- and post-route briefings with the driver team.
• Manage driver performance with regular feedback and development.
• Produce rotas 4+ weeks in advance and maintain contingency plans.
• Support recruitment, induction and training of drivers.
• Collaborate with People team on employee relations, absence and holidays.
• Ensure compliance with road transport legislation and drivers’ hours.
• Maintain vehicle checks, maintenance records and transport systems.
• Monitor KPIs, route performance and data-capture standards.
• Manage logistics budget including POs and supplier invoices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

CPC Transport Management

Job description

Krispy Kreme UK & IRE in Naas is seeking a hands-on Senior Logistics Team Manager to lead our driver team and day-to-day transport operations. You will ensure safety, compliance and on-time deliveries for a staggered 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.

load-out, reporting to the Ireland logistics leadership. The role requires a recognised CPC in Transport Management, prior leadership experience in logistics, and strong organisational and communication skills.