Distribution Shift Manager

Essential Ingredients

 

• • 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
  • Experience of working with a range of computer software packages including Microsoft Office.
  • Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment
  • Experience with Driver telematics systems 
  • If you have your Transport Managers CPC that would be beneficial (but not essential)

 

The Recipe

 

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 90 class 2 drivers in total, running 51 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.

 

About Bognor Regis

 

Bognor Regis Distribution Depot is proud of our One Team culture and the role we play in distributing our freshly baked products to our customers. Bognor Regis has over 100 colleagues working across distribution and warehousing from a wide range of nationalities, who support in the delivery of over one million items per week to around 1000 stores. Our drivers pick and deliver to stores as far as Poole, Winchester, Aldershot, Weybridge, Leatherhead, Crawley & Eastbourne and anywhere in between. 

 

Extra Dough

 

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
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice, and a comprehensive occupational health service – is the 24/7 helpline Grocery Aid, unlimited access to GP appointments and more through Help@Hand