Warburtons
Distribution Shift Manager
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Job Title: Distribution Shift Manager
Function: Distribution
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (4 on 2 off)
Location: Biggleswade
Salary: Competitive Package
Are you a confident people manager who knows how to get the best from a team? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons in Biggleswade and play a key role in leading, coaching and developing our driving team as part of our national Distribution Operations network.
We are looking for someone who can bring strong leadership, communication and performance management skills. Transport compliance knowledge is important, but we can support and develop this for the right person with the right people-management mindset.
Essential Ingredients
- Strong people management experience, with the confidence to lead teams, coach individuals, manage performance and build engagement in a fast-paced operational environment
- A willingness to learn and apply transport compliance, including Tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations, with full support and training provided
- Excellent understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment in an operational workplace
- Good working knowledge of SAP (specifically the ERP module) and experience with Driver telematics systems would be an advantage
- Transport Managers CPC would be beneficial, but it is not essential if you bring strong people leadership and the ability to learn the technical requirements
The Recipe
As Distribution Shift Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our operation, leading the team day to day and creating an environment where drivers feel supported, engaged and clear on what great performance looks like. Your key responsibilities will include:
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- Leading and developing the team: Manage a team of Class 1 & 2 Drivers, taking responsibility for all people management activities across the employee lifecycle. You’ll build a positive, motivated team where people understand expectations, feel valued and are supported to perform at their best.
- Championing a Safety Culture: Positively influence behaviours and embed safety into daily operations, making it a core team value. This will include conducting regular safety audits, vehicle management, and driver briefings to identify hazards and implement preventative measures.
- Continuous Improvement: Use telematics and performance data to monitor safety trends and drive improvements across the fleet.
- Learning and applying transport compliance: Develop and maintain the knowledge needed to support Transport Operator Licence requirements, Tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations, and Health, Safety & Environment standards. We can teach the technical compliance requirements, but you’ll need the curiosity and commitment to apply them consistently and confidently.
- Training & Development: Deliver ongoing coaching and ensure 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.
About Us
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons as we expand our latest Distribution Depot in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, and become part of our national network of Distribution Operations across the UK. This new site is a modern, state-of-the-art operation featuring the latest iCart technology and a fast-growing network of routes.
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Since 1876, we have earned a stellar reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality products across the UK. As we continue to grow, we want YOU to be part of our journey and help us maintain our first-class service for our customers.
We believe in creating an environment that’s inclusive, open, and progressive, and 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.
Extra Dough
At last and by no means least, you will want to know what your bread is worth.
- A slice of the annual profits
- 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
- Life assurance
- Products you'll love along with deals and discounts for you and the 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!
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.
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