Driver Supervisor NEW Manchester £14.70 per hour

The Bread Factory Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Manchester is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations and ensure timely deliveries. You will coordinate with the Bakery team, lead a team of drivers, and monitor transport costs. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics management, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of transport compliance. Incentives include family-friendly policies and generous discounts.

Benefits

Family friendly policies such as maternity and paternity pay

50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory

Wellbeing benefits including a 24-hour GP service

Qualifications

• Experience in transport or logistics management in food manufacturing or distribution.
• Proven ability to motivate and manage a delivery team effectively.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of transport compliance, vehicle safety, and road legislation.
• Strong communication skills and confidence using management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations to ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinate with Bakery team for accurate customer order dispatch.
• Monitor transport costs and maintain efficiency.
• Lead and support a team of drivers for compliance and performance.
• Maintain safe and legally compliant transport records.

Skills

Transport management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Transport compliance knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

IT skills for transport systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations to ensure all deliveries are completed on time and to the highest standards.
• Coordinate with the Bakery team to confirm all customer orders are accurately prepared, dispatched, and tracked.
• Monitor and control transport costs, maintaining efficiency and adherence to budget.
• Lead and support a team of drivers, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Maintain accurate transport records, ensuring all vehicles are safe, serviced, and legally compliant.

About You

• Experienced in transport or logistics management, ideally within food manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong leader with proven ability to motivate and manage a delivery team effectively.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in transport compliance, vehicle safety, and road legislation.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong communication and IT skills, confident using transport management systems.

Shift Pattern:

Mon-Sun, starting at 2:00AM alternating pattern of 5 and 6 working days out of 7 each week, on a rolling rota.

Pay Rate:

£14.70

Location:

Unit 4, Clayton Court, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2NB

What’s in it for you?

• Family friendly policies such as maternity and paternity pay, and grandparents leave.
• 50% GAIL’s discount and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• Wellbeing benefits such as 24-hour GP service, parties, Cycle to work schemes and more…

Our Care Values

We care about Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We care about each other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We care about community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.

We care about nature:

We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain—from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.