Distribution Manager

Sysco GB; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK foodservice supplier is looking for a Distribution Manager to oversee the transport department in Newark. This role involves managing a small team, ensuring compliance with transport regulations, and maintaining high service standards. Strong leadership and a thorough understanding of CPC management are crucial. The company offers competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension plan

Discounts on products

Learning & Development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in people management and transport compliance.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure timely, safe task completion.
• Strong commitment to service quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the transport department.
• Manage recruitment, HR, and budgeting tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety and service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Transport compliance knowledge

HR Management

Education

CPC Management knowledge

Job description

Overview

Distribution Manager
45 Hours per week
Working hours: Flexible working hours, generally based around core business hours. Exact start and finish times can be agreed with your manager depending on workload and operational needs.

Newark

Brand new and exciting opportunity to work within the Transport Team - part of Sysco GB within our Brakes Depot in Newark. If you're an experienced people manager who has knowledge on Transport compliance, then we want to hear from you!

We are looking for an experienced Distribution Shift Manager who lead and motivate our transport department along with a small team of administrators. You'll be involved in a wide variety of tasks from HR, recruitment, budgeting and keeping a well-rounded approach to employment related issues to driving a continuous improvement culture and preparing for and supporting audits. The position will be customer facing both internal and external we need someone with an ability to resolve any issues to ensure our reliable reputation is maintained.

To join us in this role, you need to be keen and willing to take accountability of our fleet and workforce. You\'ll need to have knowledge from CPC management and strong understanding of transport compliance reinforcing the importance of getting the job done timely and safely. This is a varied role where you will be not only be ensuring all costs are in line with the budgetary requirements but also acting as the lead person in creating the correct environment for our colleagues. Leading by example you\'ll set and maintaining standards in service, health, safety, and compliance.

In return we offer a great basic salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award- winning products. In addition, you\'ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes.

People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us, apply today!

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate the transport department along with a small team of administrators. Manage a wide variety of tasks including HR, recruitment, budgeting and addressing employment-related issues. Drive a continuous improvement culture and prepare for and support audits. Resolve customer-facing issues to maintain Brakes\' reliable reputation. Ensure timely and safe completion of tasks while managing costs in line with budgetary requirements. Act as the lead person in creating the correct environment for colleagues and uphold standards in service, health, safety, and compliance.

Requirements

Knowledge of CPC management and a strong understanding of transport compliance. Ability to take accountability for the fleet and workforce. Strong leadership and people management skills. Commitment to safety, service quality and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Great basic salary, generous holiday allowance with option to purchase more, pension, and discounts on Brakes products. Learning & Development programmes available to enhance skills.

About Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK\'s largest foodservice supplier. Our 8,000-strong workforce delivers high-quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. We are growing!

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don\'t want you to \"fit our culture\" we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don\'t just look at your CV, we\'re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We\'ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.