Logistics Team Manager

Logistics - Thornbury Cross Dock

Contract: Full time
Salary: £36,189

Our Thornbury site is at the heart of getting fresh, delicious doughnuts out to customers across the region. It’s a lively, hands-on environment where teamwork really matters. You’ll be working with a friendly, supportive crew in a fast-paced setting whether it’s preparing, packing, or moving doughnuts, every role is about keeping things running smoothly.

The site has great facilities, free parking, and easy access to the M5 and A38, making it convenient for commuters from Bristol, Gloucester, and the surrounding areas. If you enjoy working on your feet, being part of a team, and knowing that what you do makes people smile every day, Thornbury is the place to be.

Why Join Krispy Kreme?

We don’t just make doughnuts. We create joy and we look after our people while we’re at it.

Pay & Hours
• Competitive salary, paid monthly
• 45 hours per week
• Flexibility to work 9-hour shifts 5 days/ week, typically between Tuesday and Saturday weekly. Our drivers go out as early as 4am and therefore you will need to be flexible to work between 4am and 4pm daily.

Perks & Benefits
• Full holiday pay, pension scheme, and life assurance
• Tailored training and development to help you grow
• Free doughnut of your choice while you’re on shift.
• Hot drinks to keep you going during your breaks.
• 50% discount on the retail price of a doughnut or box in our retail stores.
• Enjoy discounts from big-name brands and supermarkets through our Treat Box platform.
• Company uniform (weather-ready) and full safety gear provided
• Exclusive Treat Box: access to retail and supermarket discounts
• 24/7 wellbeing support with WeCare – including GP services, mental health, fitness, financial, and legal support
• Additional emotional, practical, and financial support through Grocery Aid

Join the Team Behind the Treats
Krispy Kreme is looking for a Logistics Team Manager to lead, support, and inspire our driver team. You’ll be responsible for delivering operational excellence, ensuring compliance, meeting delivery deadlines, and creating a positive team culture. This is a key role in making sure our products arrive safely, efficiently, and on time — every time.

What You’ll Be Doing

Team Leadership
• Lead a high-performing driver team through daily communication, pre/post route debriefs, and regular one-to-one check-ins
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of new drivers
• Plan and manage driver rotas four weeks in advance, with contingency planning for absences
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and pride in delivering great service

Compliance & Safety
• Ensure adherence to road safety laws, DVSA regulations, and company Health & Safety procedures
• Manage vehicle maintenance, pre/post journey checks, and ensure transport systems are up to date
• Use Tachomaster to monitor driving hours and ensure legal compliance
• Lead incident reporting and ensure vehicle CCTV systems are maintained

Operational & Cost Management
• Work within a set logistics budget and identify ways to improve cost-efficiency
• Reduce vehicle damage and fuel costs through training and performance management
• Accurately manage invoicing and third-party supplier processes
• Maintain data accuracy across all route information systems

Brand & Service Standards
• Uphold Krispy Kreme brand standards across all logistics operations
• Ensure vehicles meet hygiene and presentation standards at all times
• Guarantee that all delivery windows are met safely and punctually
• Support timely POS range changes and accurate replenishment of consumables at all ISCs

What We’re Looking For
• Strong leadership and team management experience in a logistics or transport environment
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills
• Working knowledge of legal and safety compliance in transport
• Experience with transport systems, route planning, and performance reporting
• National and/or International CPC qualification is desirable

 

Ready to Deliver Success?

If you’re passionate about logistics, team leadership, and delivering great customer experiences, apply now to start your journey with Krispy Kreme.

 

Our People:
We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you’re a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you’ll find a friend here!

Our Doughnuts: We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members?

Culture: Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally!): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture

Love our planet: Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we’re constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information.

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Opening Hours

Mon 04:00 - 16:00 Tue 04:00 - 16:00 Wed 04:00 - 16:00 Thu 04:00 - 16:00 Fri 04:00 - 16:00 Sat 04:00 - 16:00 Sun 04:00 - 16:00