Transport Team Coordinator

5 days ago

London NW AQ, United Kingdom The Bread Factory Full time £35,000 - £55,000 per year

About us:

The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide.

As our team grow, we seek our next Night Transport Team Coordinator to join our team.

Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing:

  • Allocate vans and drivers to routes while maintaining service levels and route efficiency.
  • Distribute keys and equipment to drivers, ensuring full traceability, legal compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Act as the main point of contact for drivers throughout the shift, supporting and tracking deliveries to ensure smooth operations.
  • Gather and maintain accurate records, including invoices, vehicle check sheets, and other transport-related paperwork.
  • Collate daily reports for trade performance, complaints, and other key transport metrics.
  • Assist with the organisation of products for loading into driver vans to ensure seamless dispatch operations.
  • Support and mentor drivers, particularly new starters, to improve performance and adherence to company standards.
  • Oversee and manage a team of drivers, ensuring they operate safely, legally, and efficiently.
  • Handle and resolve transport-related issues, ensuring excellent customer service.
  • Ensure all drivers adhere to food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
  • Cover Assistant Transport Managers during absences and assist with general departmental administration or ad-hoc tasks.
  • Step in to cover delivery routes when required.
  • Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7, 10:00pm - 7:00am

Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have....

  • Adaptable and resilient, able to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent accuracy in record-keeping and reporting.
  • Proactive problem solver, capable of using initiative and practical thinking to resolve challenges.
  • Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Previous experience in a transport department is desirable.
  • Excellent decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • A strong team player, able to communicate effectively with colleagues, drivers, and external stakeholders.

What's in it for you:

  • Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
  • 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
  • Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
  • 24-hour GP service
  • Cycle to work scheme

Our 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.

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