Transport Team Leader

Durham, England, gb

Role: Transport Team Leader 

Location: Durham, DH1 2HE

Hours: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: £32,000 - £33,000

Company: Cooplands Bakery

Our business is thriving and expanding exponentially, fuelled by an undeniable surge in demand for our exceptional products. To accommodate this growth, we are seeking a dedicated, hardworking, and enthusiastic Transport team leader with a team player spirit to manage all the transport related activities, and ensure the effective running of the operation, while providing efficient support to the Transport manager.

What will my role look like?


You will play a crucial role in facilitating communication and administrative tasks between operations. This entails establishing effective communication with the manufacturing sites and retail partners, ensuring that both transportation and manufacturing departments are promptly informed of any schedule changes or updates regarding collection and delivery times. This will enable us to adjust new routes and resource plans, ensuring optimal efficiency and effectiveness.

Role Duties:

  • Deal with all drivers related issues on day-to-day basis.
  • Ensure all transport legislation is always adhered to.
  • Comply with Company and Statutory requirement regarding Operator license, H&S, service quality, drivers’ hours, and tacho regulations, inclusive of the working time directive. 
  • Brief and debrief the drivers and report and investigate accidents and incidents.

    • agency staff.

  • Update driver and vehicle information and keeping it up to date.
  • Support with driving duties when necessary.

    • Key Skills:

  • Class 2 driving licence.
  • Management and people experience.
  • Ability to work across different shifts.
  • Excellent performance under pressure.
  • Good time management.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in computer skills with a strong understanding of utilizing MS Office Suite and other IT software.

    • What’s in it for me?

    To show our appreciation for your hard work, we have a range of benefits you can take advantage of

  • 25% Staff Discount
  • 28 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays and rising up to 33 days with long service
  • Pension Scheme.
  • 24/7 access to virtual GP & wellbeing service.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Progression & career opportunities.
  • Recognition rewards.
  • Discretionary Sickness pay.
  • Compassionate Leave.

    • Got what it takes?

    If you have team leader experience then that is great, we would love for you to apply! Or if you have experience within hospitality / retail and feel you are ready to step into a managerial role then don’t hesitate to submit your application, we are interested in speaking with you.

    Apply today to start your fantastic career as our Cooplands Transport Team Leader! To apply please email a copy of your CV to with the reference ‘Cooplands Transport Team Leader – Durham – 102848’

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