Job Description

Distribution Shift Manager Nights

Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday 20:30 – 05:00 (any 5 from 7)

40 hour week

We are looking for a colleague with a Transport focused career background who can step up and support the Distribution Manager to lead and motivate our driver colleagues on the Night Shift at Brakes Depot in Portbury – part of Sysco GB.

As Distribution Shift Manager you’ll be involved in a wide variety of tasks from HR, keeping a well-rounded approach to employment related issues to ensuring our drivers are taking regular breaks to keep within the working time directive to using your local area knowledge should a drop need rerouting with support from our planners.  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 will be a Class 1 licence holder which will be required in case of emergencies.  It is preferred but not essential to have a Management CPC but you will require a strong understanding of transport compliance reinforcing the importance of getting the job done timely and safely.  This is a varied opportunity 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. Having IOSHH is advantageous as you'll be expected to lead by example to set and maintain 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!

Closing date: 21/04/2024

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.