Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products. 

We are 2,800 people working within 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Our success is a result of the hard work of our people;  they are experts in their field whether it’s baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or the many departments within the central functions team based in our head office in High Wycombe. We are a values-led business and expect our colleagues to live, breathe, and embed Quality, Accountability, and Trust into their ways of working.

We’re looking for a strong, people-focused Front Line Manager (Logistics) to lead the Radial & Primary shift within our 24/7 Bradford operation. This is a key leadership role where you’ll manage, develop and motivate your team to deliver safe, compliant and operationally excellent logistics performance. You’ll ensure finished goods are supplied to customers efficiently through effective transport management, network planning and strong supply chain processes.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Driving full compliance with transport legislation and Operator Licence requirements
• Managing driver hours, tachograph compliance and vehicle defects
• Promoting a strong “Safety First” culture across your team
• Monitoring and improving KPIs including A–G driver performance, MPG, utilisation and accident cost per mile
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing resources effectively to control costs and deliver service excellence
• Coaching and developing your team to achieve high performance
• Building strong cross-functional relationships
• Creating an engaged, empowered and accountable culture

Essential:

• Logistics / transport experience
• Strong leadership and coaching capability Knowledge of systems,tachograph and telematics systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety

Desirable:

• ILM Level 2/3 Transport Manager 
• CPC – Road Haulage