Job Description

Feed your ambition by joining the UKs largest foodservice provider and take the next step in your management career by leading our busy Fresh Direct depot in Dagenham into the next phase of its journey of transformation. This is an exceptional and exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager looking to make a difference.

In this role you’ll be responsible for all aspects of this large operation, leading the depot to deliver the required service levels to delight our customers, managing resources and budgets to enable growth whilst optimising efficiencies and driving improvements to key metrics and KPIs by embedding a continuous improvement culture. Naturally collaborative, you will work closely with commercial colleagues to drive regional profitable growth and with other operational leaders to share and learn from best practice and implement new technologies and ways of working.

An inspirational leader, you will cultivate an environment of health and safety, connection, diversity, and inclusion, enabling all team members to reach their full potential, and will work closely with your direct reports to build high performing and engaged teams - developing a pipeline of great future leaders.

To join us as the General Manager, you will have previous leadership experience in a fast-paced operation and have strong operational knowledge of either warehousing or distribution – ideally within the FMCG sector. You will hold a CPC with O Licence and be IOSH or NEBOSH qualified, however we will provide training if required.

You’ll be a forward-thinking individual and an effective change manager who demonstrates resilience, credibility, and composure under pressure. You’ll be commercially astute; results driven, and detail orientated - using data to support your decision making.

In return we offer a highly competitive package including all the benefits you would expect at this level including car or car allowance, pension, and the option to purchase additional annual leave. Not to mention huge discounts on award-winning products and finally, being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, unlocks a world of career opportunities!

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, as well as a range of great benefits.

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct 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 Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct 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.