Job Title: Transport FLM
Gateshead, GB, NE10 0EX
Overview of role
📍 Location: Gateshead
💰 Salary: £42,324
🕒 Shift Pattern: 4 over 7 (Dayshift)
Drive Your Career Forward with Allied Bakeries!
Are you ready to lead from the front and make a real difference? Join Allied Bakeries, home to some of the UK’s most loved brands, and take your career to the next level. We’re on the lookout for a Transport First Line Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service.
With a strong reputation and a 4-star Glassdoor rating, Allied Bakeries is a place where your voice is heard, your efforts are recognised, and your growth matters.
What You’ll Do
As a Transport FLM, you’ll be responsible for leading and motivating a team of Coordinators and Drivers, ensuring operational excellence across safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
🚚 Set clear performance goals for drivers and despatch teams
✅ Ensure full compliance with health, safety, legal, and operational standards
📦 Optimise efficiency using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
🌱 Recruit, coach, and develop your team to build long-term capability
🔄 Lead continuous improvement initiatives across operations
🛠️ Resolve issues quickly to maintain delivery performance and customer satisfaction
What You’ll Bring
We're looking for someone who is a proactive leader and can bring experience, energy, and ideas to the role.
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Proven background in transport or despatch operations
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Supervisory or management experience in a fast-moving environment
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
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Problem-solving and communication skills
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Knowledge of Health & Safety practices
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Solid understanding of Transport Legal Compliance
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National CPC holder – a must for this role
Why Join Allied Bakeries?
We value our people, and it shows in the way we support, reward, and develop them. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
✨ Time Off – 6.6 weeks of annual leave
🩺 Health & Wellbeing Support – Healthcare cash plan, eye care & more
🔐 Pension & Life Assurance – Up to 10% employer contributions
🛍️ Retail Discounts – Save on 500+ major retailers
📚 Learning & Development – Career progression and upskilling opportunities
💸 Financial Wellbeing Support – Tools, advice, and access to affordable loans
🚴♂️ Green Benefits – Save on electric cars and bikes
🎉 Recognition & Rewards – Celebrate your milestones and achievements
❤️ Charitable Giving – Support Save the Children via payroll giving
Ready to Take the Wheel?
If you’re passionate about transport, ready to lead with impact, and looking to grow your career in a supportive, values-driven company – we want to hear from you!
👉 Apply now and drive the future of transport with Allied Bakeries.