Distribution Shift Manager

Warburtons Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food company is looking for a Distribution Shift Manager in Eurocentral, Scotland. You'll manage a team of Secondary/Class 2 Drivers, ensuring efficient distribution operations and adherence to safety regulations. Responsibilities include promoting a safety culture, conducting audits, and delivering coaching to drivers. The role supports a competitive compensation package and opportunities for personal development while being a crucial part of a high-quality distribution network delivering over 28 million products per year.

Benefits

Profit share

Extra holiday purchase

Pension scheme with contributions

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Health and wellness support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Manager or Key Operative with experience managing teams.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment regulations.
• Experience in coaching on safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Secondary/Class 2 Drivers.
• Champion a safety culture within operations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and vehicle checks.

Skills

Team management

Knowledge of Tachograph regulations

Coaching and mentoring

Driver telematics systems

Safety culture promotion

Education

Transport Manager CPC

Tools

SAP ERP module

Job description

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Job Title:Distribution Shift Manager
Function:Distribution
Contract:Permanent
Location:Eurocentral
Salary:Competitive Package

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons site in Eurocentral and become part of our national network of Distribution Operations across the UK.

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.

As a DVSA Earned Recognition Operator, we are known for consistently meeting high standards of safety and compliance and we believe in creating an environment that’s inclusive, open, and progressive. 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.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent Contract for stability
• Location: Eurocentral
• Hours: 42 hours per week, 5 over 7 rota, starting between 0400 and 0900
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience

We understand the value of a work‑life balance and offer:

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• 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 with contributions up to 7% (option to increase after 5 years to 12%)
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and your 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!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice, a comprehensive occupational health service – 24/7 helpline Grocery Aid, unlimited access to GP appointments and more through Help@Hand

What You’ll Be Doing?

As Distribution Shift Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring smooth, efficient processes while upholding our reputation for exceptional service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a team of Secondary/Class 2 Drivers, taking responsibility for all people‑management activities throughout the employee lifecycle to drive improved performance and build a positive and motivated team where everyone is engaged. We have around 50 class 2 drivers in total, running 29 routes out of the site.
  • Continuous Improvement: Use telematics and performance data to monitor safety trends and drive improvements across the fleet.>
• Championing a Safety Culture: Positively influence behaviours and embed safety into daily operations, making it a core team value.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to Transport Operator Licence requirements, Tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations, and all Health, Safety & Environment legislation.
• Risk Management: Conduct regular safety audits, vehicle checks, and driver briefings to identify hazards and implement preventative measures.
• Training & Development: Deliver ongoing coaching and 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.
• Working on a 5 over 7 rota, around 42 hours per week, starting between 0400 and 0900
• Previous experience as a Team Manager or Key Operative with experience in managing teams, coaching, and mentoring
• Knowledge of Tachograph and WTD regulations
• Good working knowledge of SAP, specifically the ERP module
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment
• Experience with Driver telematics systems
• If you have your Transport Manager CPC that would be beneficial (but not essential)

About Us

Eurocentral is situated 3 miles from our Bellshill Bakery on the M8 corridor mid‑way between Glasgow and Edinburgh. We deliver from Coatbridge in the central belt, to as far north as the Tay Bridge, as far south as Hawick and the full of the east coast including Edinburgh city centre.

We have several different shift patterns for Drivers and Warehouse Team Members, something to suit everyone and work closely with our Bakeries to ensure our 770 customers have their freshly baked products daily, delivering over 28 million products per year! And we’re still growing….

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.