Driver and Dispatch Manager

Driver and Dispatch Manager

Bakeri Baltzersen, Harrogate, HG3 2SG

£16.00 per hour + £3.00 per hour unsocial hours supplement between 11pm and 6am

Full-time | 40 hours per week

Wednesday to Saturday | Approx.midnight-10am

We are looking for an experienced Driver and Dispatch Manager to take responsibility for our day-to-day delivery operation, lead our team of drivers and help manage our fleet of eight company vans.

This is a very hands-on role combining packing, driving, dispatch, team supervision and fleet coordination.

The first 2-3 hours of each shift are focused on getting products packed and ready for delivery.

This is a team effort, with everyone pitching in to make sure orders are prepared, loaded and ready to leave on time.

From there, you will help coordinate the delivery operation, regularly complete delivery routes yourself and lead the driver team, while ensuring vehicles are properly maintained and the overall operation runs smoothly.

This is not a desk-based management position, so we're looking for someone who enjoys being actively involved in the day-to-day operation and leading by example.

Working closely with our Logistics Manager, you will help ensure our bakery products are packed, loaded and delivered to customers safely, efficiently and on time.

• Working alongside the team to pack products during the first 2-3 hours of each shift

• Making sure orders are prepared and ready for loading and dispatch

• Coordinating daily delivery schedules and dispatching drivers

• Regularly completing delivery routes yourself

• Supervising and providing day-to-day support to the driver team

• Planning routes and allocating drivers and vehicles

• Responding quickly to delivery, staffing or transport issues

• Monitoring driver performance using vehicle tracking information

• Helping onboard and train new drivers

• Maintaining accurate delivery, vehicle and operational records

• Liaising with customers and colleagues regarding deliveries and service updates

• Identifying opportunities to improve routes, processes and operational efficiency

You will also help manage our fleet of eight electric and diesel vans, including:

• Coordinating servicing, MOTs, repairs and maintenance

• Carrying out regular vehicle checks

• Ensuring vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and compliant

• Monitoring mileage, fuel usage and vehicle performance

• Maintaining insurance, tax and maintenance documentation

• Managing vehicle allocations

• Ensuring appropriate health & safety and transport procedures are followed

We're looking for someone with previous experience in a delivery, transport, logistics or similar operational environment who is ready to take responsibility for both people and day-to-day operations.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience within transport, delivery, distribution or logistics

• Experience supervising, coordinating or leading drivers or an operational team

• Experience coordinating delivery routes, schedules or dispatch operations

• Experience looking after vehicles or a small fleet

• A full UK driving licence

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

• Confidence making decisions and dealing with operational issues

• Good communication and people-management skills

• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to pitch in wherever needed

• The ability to work effectively during permanent night and early-morning hours

Previous experience as a Transport Supervisor, Dispatch Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Lead Driver, Senior Delivery Driver or in a similar operational role could be particularly relevant.

The role works four 10-hour shifts per week, Wednesday to Saturday, approximately midnight to 10am.

The standard rate is £16.00 per hour, with an additional £3.00 per hour unsocial hours supplement for hours worked between 11pm and 6am.

• £16.00 per hour

• Additional £3.00 per hour for hours worked between 11pm and 6am

• Four-day working week

• Full-time, permanent position

• Free on-site parking

• A varied role combining packing, driving, logistics, fleet coordination and team leadership

• The opportunity to take ownership of an important part of our day-to-day operation

If you have experience in transport or delivery operations, enjoy leading people and are happy to roll your sleeves up and work alongside the team, we'd be pleased to hear from you.