Distribution Manager

Countrywide LPG Limited; Flint; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading gas distribution company as a Distribution Manager, playing a crucial role in ensuring the efficient delivery of medical gases. You will lead a team and manage transport operations across multiple sites, with a focus on compliance, safety, and operational excellence. A valid driving licence and substantial transport management experience are essential.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Health plans and wellbeing support

25 holidays + bank holidays

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Qualifications

• Experienced transport manager with a strong track record in managing operations.
• CPC holder would be desirable.
• Valid driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport operations across multiple sites and hubs.
• Lead and support drivers and support staff ensuring compliance and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement while managing costs.

Skills

Transport Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

At Flogas MGS, we play a vital role in supporting patient care by ensuring the secure and efficient delivery of life-critical gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, and medical air. Our expert teams manage everything from system design and installation to maintenance and 24/7 support, helping healthcare providers meet the highest standards of care.

We are proud to be a trusted partner to the NHS and private healthcare providers, helping them operate safely, efficiently, and in line with all regulatory requirements. Joining Flogas MGS means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference – supporting frontline healthcare through innovation, precision, and dedication.

Here’s how you’ll power our business as a Distribution Manager

We’re looking for a hands-on, experienced Distribution Manager to lead our in-house fleet of 3.5 tonne vans across two national distribution sites and three satellite hubs. This is a key role in keeping our medical gas operations moving safely, efficiently, and on time. Reporting to the Head of Operations for Flogas Medical Gases, you'll be responsible for managing daily transport operations, leading and supporting drivers and support staff, and ensuring top-tier compliance and safety standards at every stage of the journey. From maintaining our fleet and working with external suppliers to driving continuous improvement and keeping costs in check, you’ll make sure our cylinders of Oxygen and Nitronox get to where they need to be – reliably and responsibly. If you’re a natural leader with strong transport management experience, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Need From You

• Experienced transport manager who can demonstrate a strong track record in managing transport operations (CPC holder would be desirable).
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Computer literacy is essential for maintaining records and reporting on transport activities.
• A valid driving licence is mandatory as travel to other depots will be required.
• Experience managing and motivating a team, setting clear goals and ensuring high performance.
• Prepared to work flexibly to ensure outstanding customer service.
  
  

What you’ll get from us!

• Discretionary Bonus
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• EAP (Employee Assistant Plan)
• Health plans, wellbeing support, free flu jabs and Eye Care Vouchers
• Extensive discounts from loved brands and major retailers
• 25 holidays + bank holidays with 1 additional volunteering day. *pro-rated based on contracted hours
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
  
  

Flogas: Powered by people

At Flogas, we do energy right by hundreds of thousands of customers across Britain who live, work, relax or holiday off-grid. Powered by people like you, we connect them to the energy they need, when and where they need it. With the backing of the global Group DCC, we’ve grown over the last 35 years to become one of the largest suppliers of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country. Now we’re investing heavily in new infrastructure and innovations, so we can deliver 100% renewable energy to our customers by 2040 – and a career with a bright future to you.

Doing right by everyone

People matter at Flogas. We’re an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We’re committed to doing right by our people, so we all feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas.