Distribution Shift Manager
Job Title: Distribution Shift Manager
Function: Distribution
Contract: Permanent
Location: Heathfield, Newton Abbot
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons site in Heathfield, Newton Abbot and become part of our national network of Distribution Operations across the UK.
As a DVSA Earned Recognition Operator, we are known for consistently meeting high standards of safety and compliance and we believe in creating an environment that’s inclusive, open, and progressive. We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, at Warburtons, you’ll find ample opportunities to develop your career while contributing to our success.
Why Join Us
- Permanent Contract for stability
- Location: Heathfield, Newton Abbot
- Hours: Shift work, including weekends. Rostered hours of work between 04:00 – 18:00.
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
We understand the value of a work-life balance and offer:
- A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
- Family time is important to us, so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week's annual leave
- Award-winning pension scheme with contributions up to 7% (option to increase after 5 years to 12%)
- Life assurance
- Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and your family through our Extra Dough website
- Continued investment in your personal development
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
- Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice, and a comprehensive occupational health service – is the 24/7 helpline Grocery Aid, unlimited access to GP appointments and more through Help@Hand
What You'll Be Doing?
As Distribution Shift Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring smooth, efficient processes while upholding our reputation for exceptional service. Your key responsibilities will include:
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- Managing a team of Secondary/Class 2 Drivers, taking responsibility for all people management activities throughout the employee lifecycle to drive improved performance and build a positive and motivated team where everyone is engaged. We have around 70 class 2 drivers in total, running 42 routes out of the site.
- Continuous Improvement: Use telematics and performance data to monitor safety trends and drive improvements across the fleet.
- Championing a Safety Culture: Positively influence behaviours and embed safety into daily operations, making it a core team value.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to Transport Operator Licence requirements, Tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations, and all Health, Safety & Environment legislation.
- Risk Management: Conduct regular safety audits, vehicle checks, and driver briefings to identify hazards and implement preventative measures.
- Training & Development: Deliver ongoing coaching and refresher training for drivers on safe driving practices, load security, and emergency procedures.
- Incident Response: Lead investigations into any accidents or near misses, ensuring corrective actions are taken and lessons learned are shared.
Essential Ingredients
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- Previous experience as a Team Manager or Key Operative with experience in managing teams, coaching, and mentoring
- Knowledge of Tachograph and WTD regulations
- Good working knowledge of SAP, specifically the ERP module
- Experience of working with a range of computer software packages including Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment
- Experience with Driver telematics systems
- If you have your Transport Managers CPC that would be beneficial (but not essential)
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About Us
Our Newton Abbot Distribution Depot is Warburton’s most southernly site, nestled in the foothills of Dartmoor National Park and less than 10 miles from the nearest beach in South Devon. We operate around 42 delivery routes every day which zigzag their way across the West Country peninsula from Poole, to Weston-Super-Mare, all the way down the coast to Lands’ End.
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.
