Distribution Manager

Annual Salary £65,000 plus £5,500 car allowance plus other great benefits

Shift Pattern: Days Monday - Friday with flexibility to work other shift patterns as per business needs when required.

40 hours per week

Brakes is a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco GB – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry and are keen to hear from those who want to elevate their careers with a fresh challenge. We're looking for a passionate Distribution/Transport manager to join us in Premier Park, Park Royal to support the team with taking the Depot to the next level.

A satisfying role

Our drivers take care of our customers. You’ll take care of them. Handling the day-to-day management, leadership & development of our entire transport department with a fleet of circa 130 and leading an overall team of circa 200 colleagues, you’ll see that our safety, service, cost and efficiency goals are exceeded. You'll be expected to analyse performance metrics to identify cost saving measures and optimise delivery routes. You’ll plan resources and support our team of Shift managers, Fleet Manager, Customer Service Manager and Trainers to keep our operations on the road and all our customers happy. And when a new customer joins us, you’ll work with them to understand and plan for what they need, whilst ensuring your team has the resource to provide it. Engagement and Culture within our teams is important to us and we're looking for a Manager who understands this is pivotal in our ever-changing environment. 

What you bring to the mix

An excellent communicator and leader with experience in managing a large fleet of multi-temperature HGVs and vans, you have what it takes to excel in this role:

• Experience in leading and managing a team with different service goals and moving KPIs and SLAs
• a background in working with fleet planning and utilisation
• knowledge of health & safety and food safety
• the ability to develop and motivate a team
• an understanding of budgets and cost control
• a CPC, or be willing to gain one within your first year with us.

Bags of benefits

We take care of our people. In our team, you’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, generous holiday and family-friendly leave allowance as well as flexibility and ongoing Learning and development opportunities. You’ll also get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too!

Tempted to join the team? Apply today!

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. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!