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Full-time
professional certificate
Company Pension Up To 7.5%, 25 Days Annual Leave, Free Parking, On-site Facilities, On-site Training Support, Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the transport operation at the Avonmouth site to ensure the safe and efficient movement of products. Responsibilities include managing drivers and shift managers, ensuring O-Licence compliance, and monitoring KPIs to improve performance.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a CPC in Road Haulage and have a strong background in transport or logistics, preferably within an FMCG environment. Proven experience in leading teams and building relationships with drivers is essential.
Full job description
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.
Full-Time | Avonmouth | Competitive Salary + Great Benefits
Hovis Avonmouth is looking for a hands-on Transport Manager to lead our busy transport operation and keep our iconic products moving safely and efficiently across the region.
Why join Hovis?
A steady, secure career in a well-established UK brand
Strong team culture – supportive, down-to-earth and safety-focused
Opportunities to develop and grow your skills
Company pension, up to 7.5% company contribution
25 Days Annual Leave
Free parking, on-site facilities & a modern transport fleet
On site training support for all our drivers
A site that values practical experience as much as qualifications
What you’ll be doing:
Managing and supporting our team of drivers and shift managers
Keeping the fleet operation efficient, on-time and cost-effective
Monitoring KPIs and improving performance across the transport team
Working with planning, production and customer teams to keep everything moving
Promoting a positive safety culture, leading by example
What we’re looking for:
Strong transport or logistics background (HGV experience a real advantage)
Experience leading a team – Must have experience building and nurturing relationships with drivers
Good understanding of compliance, safety and transport regulations
A calm, practical, “get things done” approach
Someone comfortable working in a fast-paced FMCG environment
CPC in Road Haulage (essential)
Ready to lead a transport team you can be proud of?
If you’re a natural leader with a solid transport background and want to work for one of Britain’s most loved food brands we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits Baked In
All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits in addition to salaries, based on their individual needs.
Three levels of pension scheme to choose from - employer contribution of up to 7.5%
Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes: 'at home' Annual Health Check, Digital GP consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinions and much more
Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)
Access to funded physiotherapy sessions
Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing
Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more
A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice:
£££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending
Eyecare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are proud to be a D&I in Grocery Major Partner and have celebrated GroceryAid Gold Membership since 2021. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk
Related keywords
Transport ManagerLogisticsHGVO-LicenceCPC Road HaulageFMCGFleet ManagementComplianceSafety StandardsKPIsRoad HaulageSupply ChainDistribution
We are proud to be the guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up the much loved Hovis® brand.
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1886
Headquarters
High Wycombe
LinkedIn followers
48,241
Welcome to Hovis® | part of Hovis Bakeries
From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis® has been the heart of UK homes for generations with love in every loaf. Our expert, trusted and empowered team champion our iconic and much-loved brand. So loved in fact that Hovis® products are ranked number one or number two in bread loaves categories in all regions of the UK and Northern Ireland (1), and we’re the nation’s 5th most popular FMCG brand (2)! We deliver every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride® and Ormo® products.
We have some exciting times ahead as we continue to innovate and work hard to strengthen our brand, remaining a great bakery Company for years to come.
Source: (1) Nielsen. Total Coverage, excl. Discounters, by region, 52 w/e 15/06/24. (2) Kantar, UK FMCG, 2023
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