Job Description
£38,000 per annum plus a great range of benefits
40 hours per week
Shift Required: Sunday - Thursday 20:00pm until 04:00am with an element of flexibility required during peak season
Bicester, Oxfordshire
We’re currently looking for a Distribution Shift Manager on a permanent basis at our Fresh Direct depot in Bicester, Oxfordshire. You'll take responsibility for ensuring our team of drivers are performing their role to the highest possible standards.
As Distribution Shift Manager on a day to day basis you'll be involved in a wide variety of tasks from ensuring our drivers are adhering to all legislative requirements, company policies and ways of working to identifying & embedding new initiatives to improve the distribution operation. As a strong people leader, you'll use your transport operational knowledge and experience to support the Distribution Manager in building a high performing team of drivers and administration colleagues. This is a varied job, where you will be not only be ensuring all costs are in line with the budgetary requirements but also taking a key role in creating the correct environment for our colleagues - leading by example and setting and maintaining standards in service, health, safety, and compliance.
To join us in this role you’ll have a solid understanding of key legislative requirements and ideally hold Management CPC qualification or have a significant level of experience with a view to completing additional learning to obtain relevant qualifications.
In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:
1. Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
2. The option to purchase additional annual leave
3. Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
4. Life assurance
5. Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
6. The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.
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.
Fresh Direct
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.