Job Description£ per hour (£44, per annum) plus extensive company benefits40 Hours per weekWorking any 5 out of 7Portbury, BristolAn opportunity to work within the Transport Team at our Brakes Depot in Portbury as Distribution Shift Manager!As one of the UK's largest food service providers, we can offer the security and scale you're looking for – including career progression.
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.
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.
Knowledge from CPC is preferred along with 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.
Leading by example you'll set and maintaining standards in service, health, safety, and compliance.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:Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeingThe option to purchase additional annual leaveHelp at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your familyLife assuranceAccess to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shopThe ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted pricesHeavily subsidised colleague canteenTo enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.Additional InformationAt 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.
BrakesBuilt 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!