Distribution Shift Manager

Warburtons

Distribution Shift Manager responsible for managing Secondary/Class 2 Drivers at Warburtons' Bognor Regis site. Overseeing safety compliance, team management, and operational efficiency.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeBognor Regis • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Tachograph regulationsWorking Time Directive regulationsDriver telematics systemsSAP ERP moduleHealth, Safety, and Environment knowledge

Soft Skills

people managementcoachingmentoringteam buildingperformance improvement

Certifications

Transport Managers CPC