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Company Description
Job Description
£48,729 per annum plus extensive company benefits
40 Hours per week
Day Shift: Monday - Friday with 1 in 9 Saturday on a rotational basis
Start times between 04:00 - 10:30
Reading
An opportunity to work within the Transport Team at our Brakes Depot in Reading 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 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 maintain standards in service, health, safety, and compliance.
In addition to a competitive monthly salary 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 wellbeing
The option to purchase additional annual leave
Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
Life assurance
Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services - from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
Heavily subsidised colleague canteen
To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.
Qualifications
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 delivers 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!
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