Distribution Administrator

Fresh Direct Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Inverness is seeking a Distribution Administrator for a 12-month maternity cover position. This role requires strong organisational skills to support transport operations and effective communication between teams. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with Microsoft Office and SAP, as well as problem-solving abilities. The position offers an annual salary of £31,453, along with a potential attendance bonus and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Fantastic discounts on products

Qualifications

• Significant experience using Microsoft Office and SAP (or other WMS).
• Ability to prioritise work with minimal supervision.
• Confident communication skills for reporting issues.

Responsibilities

• Organisational support for transport operations.
• Act as the key link between drivers and systems.
• Carry out pre‑shift and de‑briefs with drivers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Job description

Distribution Admin - 12 Month Maternity Cover

Annual Salary £31,453 (£13.44 per hour), Up to £1500 attendance bonus per year plus a great range of benefits

Monday - Friday, 05:30AM - 15:00PM

End Date: 26th February 2027

When you join Brakes, you’ll become part of a top UK food business. You’ll also become part of Sysco GB – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Inverness as a Distribution Administrator and take your career to the next level.

A satisfying role

As a Distribution Administrator, it’ll be your organisational skills and administrative support that helps to keep our transport operation moving. Making a real difference to all kinds of teams, you’ll be the key link between our drivers and our systems – carrying out pre‑shift and de‑briefs with our drivers, raising purchase orders and inputting key data for site KPIs, reporting and compliance. Deadlines are tight, but it’s the chance to thrive in a role where no two shifts are the same.

What you bring to the mix

• Significant experience using software including Microsoft Office and SAP (or other WMS)
• The ability to prioritise work with minimal supervision
• Problem‑solving skills and the confidence to communicate any issues
• The ability to build relationships with all kinds of people
• Ideally, experience in a similar transport or logistics admin role – but this isn’t essential.

Bags of benefits

We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family‑friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

Tempted to join the team? Apply today!

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.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000‑strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!