Distribution operations occupations Work, Jobs in Birtley, Twr (with Salaries)

Depot FLM
Allied Bakeries —Gateshead
- £46,355 a year
- Night shift
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Bakery
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4h
Pallet Network Transport Planner
RAMAGE TRANSPORT —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,905 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
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14d
Warehouse Operations Manager
Alliance Healthcare —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
Assistant Transport Manager
NFS 360 Connect —Peterlee
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
Quick apply
3d
Transport Planner
AIT Home Delivery —Seaham
- £16.62 an hour
- Customer service
- IT
- Communication skills
2d
Warehouse Manager
SOFA CENTRE —Durham
- £12.71 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Operations Manager
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Darlington
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
13d
Transport Planner
Prima Cheese —Seaham
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Warehouse Floor Manager – Appliance Refurbishment & Operations
Gap Renew —Gateshead
- £32,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Team management
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
Assistant Transport Planner
Ashcourt (Durham & Tees Valley) —Durham
- £12.71 - £19.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
6h
Sea Logistics Business Development Manager
Kuehne+Nagel —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sales
- Employee assistance programme
Transport Network Officer
Northumberland County Council —Morpeth
- £28,598 - £31,022 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Annual leave
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3d
General Haulage Planner
GBA Logistics —Newton Aycliffe
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Sick pay
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Transport First Line Manager
DHL —Darlington
- £35,901.26 a year
1d
Travel Planning Assistant
Durham County Council —Durham
- £28,142 - £31,022 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
10d

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Depot FLM

Allied Bakeries -
Gateshead

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Job details

£46,355 a year
4 hours ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Management
Logistics
Microsoft Office
Warehouse management
Warehouse experience
Category CE Licence
Communication skills
Category C Licence

Full job description

Overview of role

Location: Gateshead
Salary: £46,355
Shift Pattern: 4 over 7 – Nights | 42 hours | 5:30pm – 4:00am

Lead, Inspire & Drive Performance at Allied Bakeries

At Allied Bakeries, home to some of the UK's best-loved bread brands, we're proud of our people, our heritage and the vital role our logistics teams play in keeping the nation fed.

With a strong culture of development, continuous improvement and internal progression, we're looking for a Depot Front Line Manager to join our Gateshead operation on a permanent night shift.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing both our despatch operation and delivery fleet, ensuring products are loaded, dispatched and delivered safely, efficiently and on time. You'll lead a team of 28 colleagues across despatch and transport, creating a positive culture while delivering operational excellence in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Your Leadership Impact

You'll have responsibility for leading and developing:

14 Despatch Operatives
14 Class 1 and Class 2 Delivery Drivers

As a key member of the depot leadership team, you'll be responsible for delivering operational performance, maintaining compliance standards and creating an engaged, high-performing team.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading, motivating and developing despatch and driver teams to deliver outstanding service

✅ Ensuring full compliance with Driver Hours, Tachograph, Operator Licence, Health & Safety and food safety requirements

Managing the night-time depot operation, ensuring all routes are loaded accurately and depart on time

Monitoring operational KPIs, including service, compliance, safety, attendance and productivity

Coaching, developing and supporting colleagues to build capability and performance

Driving continuous improvement initiatives across transport and despatch operations

️ Managing day-to-day operational issues, making timely decisions to minimise disruption and maintain service levels

Working closely with planning, manufacturing and customer teams to ensure a smooth end-to-end operation

Conducting investigations, return-to-work meetings, performance reviews and other people management activities as required

Promoting a positive culture that reflects our values of Aim High, Work Together, I Do What I Say and Everybody Matters

The Right Person

Experience within logistics, transport, distribution, warehouse or despatch operations
Previous experience leading operational teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of transport compliance and health & safety requirements
Experience managing drivers, warehouse or despatch colleagues
A proactive leader who can motivate teams and drive performance
Ability to make decisions quickly and confidently under pressure
Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Confident using Microsoft Office and operational systems
National CPC qualification is desirable but not essential

Shift Pattern – Built Around the Operation

This role operates on a 4 days over 7 night shift pattern, working 42 hours per week from 5:30pm to 4:00am.

As the operational leader on shift, you'll play a critical role in ensuring products leave site safely, efficiently and on schedule while supporting colleagues throughout the night operation.

Why Join Allied Bakeries?

At Allied Bakeries, we don't just offer a job – we offer the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a business that values its people and invests in their development.

We are committed to being The Best We Can Be, guided by our values:

Aim High
Work Together
I Do What I Say
Everybody Matters

What We Offer in Return

✨ 6.6 weeks' annual leave

Healthcare cash plan, eye care and wellbeing support

Pension & Life Assurance – up to 10% employer contribution

️ Retail discounts at 500+ major retailers

Ongoing learning and leadership development opportunities

Financial wellbeing support and affordable loans

Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes

Recognition and reward programmes

❤️ Payroll Giving supporting Save the Children

Next Steps

If you're an experienced logistics, transport, warehouse or despatch leader looking for an opportunity to lead a critical night operation and make a real impact within a well-established business, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Allied Bakeries and help us deliver some of the UK's favourite bakery brands to customers every day.

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