Distribution Shift Manager
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
South Bersted, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
Job Title: Distribution Shift Manager
Function: Distribution
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bognor Regis
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 pa
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons site in Bognor Regis 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.
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
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
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
Job Title: Distribution Shift Manager
Function: Distribution
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bognor Regis
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 pa
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons site in Bognor Regis 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.
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
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
Reference: 225206601
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Distribution Shift Manager
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
South Bersted, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
Job Title: Distribution Shift Manager
Function: Distribution
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bognor Regis
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 pa
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons site in Bognor Regis 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.
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
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
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
Job Title: Distribution Shift Manager
Function: Distribution
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bognor Regis
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 pa
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons site in Bognor Regis 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.
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
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
Reference: 225206601
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