Distribution Supervisor

Savona Foodservice Limited; Savona; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading foodservice wholesaler in Liguria is seeking a Distribution Assistant to support the Distribution Manager in daily operations. You will ensure fleet compliance, onboard new vehicles, and maintain excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, a good understanding of transport regulations, and a valid driving license. This role offers an engaging work environment with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Servizi

Employee benefits package

Competenze

• Experience in fleet operations and scheduling.
• Confident attitude and approach is required.
• Flexible and committed team player.

Mansioni

• Support Distribution Manager with daily operations.
• Ensure fleet compliance with legal requirements.
• Liaise with Customer service for excellent experiences.

Conoscenze

Excellent organisational skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

PC and systems literacy

Knowledge of transport regulations

Ability to work under pressure

Formazione

Full valid driving licence (Category C preferred)

Strumenti

Continuum (licence checking) website

Qdrop

Descrizione del lavoro

Savona is a leading independent foodservice wholesaler with over 50 years of experience supplying chefs, caterers, and hospitality professionals across the South of England. What truly sets us apart isn’t just our products – it’s our people, our culture, and our customer-first mindset.

We’re a business built on relationships. Every order, every delivery, every conversation is driven by one simple value:put the customer at the heart of everything we do.Our team takes pride in going the extra mile – anticipating needs, solving problems, and delivering a service experience that is personal, reliable, and refreshingly genuine.

We work fast, stay flexible, and think differently. As an independent company, we have the freedom to innovate, to act quickly, and to put doing the right thing above all else. Collaboration and integrity guide how we work – with our customers, our partners, and each other.

At Savona, you’ll join a team that values initiative, celebrates fresh ideas, and supports each other to grow. We’re passionate about food, serious about service, and proud of the reputation we’ve built.

Savona Foodservice maintains large warehouses at every depot to accommodate a diverse array of food items. Prior to visiting any of our depots, please contact us if you have any food product intolerances.

The Role

To assist and support the Distribution Manager with the day to day running of the Distribution department.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Distribution Manager in ensuring the fleet is compliant with all legal requirements.
• Ensuring all new vehicles are onboarded correctly (including but not limited to, Insurance, O Licence, internal programs).
• Cover driver where appropriate.
• Engage with routing procedures on a daily basis (Some weekend work may be required).
• Ensure all Distribution responsibilities are well maintained and fit for business (IE, vehicles/sack trucks/vehicle wash).
• Take full responsibility for the department in the absence of the Distribution manager.
• Liaise with Customer service to maintain an excellent customer experience.

Person specification

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent PC and systems literacy
• Qdrop
• Safety culture
• O licence website
• Continuum (licence checking) website
• Flexible and committed team player
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Confident attitude and approach
• Knowledge of transport regulations (IE driver hours, tachographs, road safety)
• Good understanding of fleet operations and scheduling.
• Full valid driving licence (Category C preferred)

Benefits

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