Overview of role

Location: Glasgow
Permanent | 4 on, 4 off Dayshift

Lead a Team. Drive Performance. Deliver Excellence.

Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for transport, logistics and operational excellence?

At Hovis Bakeries, we're looking for a Transport First Line Manager to join our Glasgow team and play a key role in ensuring our products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, solving problems and making a real impact in a fast-paced operation.

Working a 4 on, 4 off dayshift pattern, you'll lead a team of drivers, support day-to-day transport operations and help create a safe, high-performing and engaging working environment.

At Hovis Bakeries, we believe that Everybody Matters, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, develop and build a rewarding career.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Transport First Line Manager, you'll be responsible for leading and supporting the transport operation while ensuring excellent service to our customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of drivers to deliver outstanding operational performance.
• Creating and maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Ensuring full compliance with transport legislation, including Drivers' Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive requirements and company procedures.
• Monitoring and delivering key operational performance measures, driving continuous improvement across the team.
• Managing driver briefings and debriefs, providing coaching, feedback and support.
• Investigating and resolving operational and customer service issues quickly and effectively.
• Planning and optimising labour resources to meet operational demands.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training activities to build a capable and engaged team.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across transport, distribution, manufacturing and customer-facing teams.
• Championing our values of Aim High, Work Together, I Do What I Say and Everybody Matters in everything you do.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from people who have:

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics or distribution environment.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing teams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using transport planning, scheduling or fleet management systems.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• A Transport Manager CPC qualification, or the willingness to work towards achieving one.
• A full UK driving licence.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes ownership and is committed to delivering excellent service and operational performance.
 

Why Join Hovis Bakeries?

We're proud to offer a competitive reward package and a culture that supports growth, wellbeing and development.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• 6.6 weeks holiday entitlement.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Programme celebrating safety and living our values.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%.
• Life Assurance.
• Simplyhealth cash plan, helping you cover the cost of everyday healthcare expenses, including dental, optical and physiotherapy treatments.
• Salary Finance, providing access to financial wellbeing tools, savings options and responsible borrowing solutions.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support, legal and financial advice, and access to the My Healthy Advantage wellbeing app.
• Electric Car Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Extra Slice employee discount platform, offering savings at over 500 retailers.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Hovis Bakeries, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can succeed.