Distribution Team Leader

DISTRIBUTION TEAM LEADER

START DATE: Immediately, following successful interview with clientSHIFT PATTERN: Tuesday - Saturday, 09:30 – 18:00 (approximately)ADDITIONAL HOURS: Every second Sunday for Monday planning (hours can be taken back during the week)SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)LOCATION: Bellshill

People Solutions are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Distribution Team Leader on behalf of our well-established client based in Bellshill.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a logistics professional to develop their career within a growing food distribution company.

Why Join Us?

? Job Security: Permanent full-time opportunity? Career Progression: Strong mentoring focus and development opportunities? Benefits: 22 days holiday plus public holidays? Competitive Salary: £35-40k depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing a team of up to seventeen drivers, ensuring efficient daily operations
• Managing vehicle routing to maximise efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction
• Handling tachograph analysis and ensuring compliance with working time regulations
• Ensuring vehicle maintenance schedules are met in line with company standards
• Managing customer and sales rep enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Conducting driver debriefs upon return to the depot
• Monitoring cancelled and return orders/goods
• Assisting with HR & training documentation and maintaining compliance
• Supporting the Distribution Manager (Scotland and ROI) as required
• Working 1 Sunday in 2 for routing support

Essential Skills & Experience

? Valid UK Category C Driving Licence, DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card? Strong logistical and analytical skills? Advanced IT skills, including Excel, Access, VBA, Power BI & Routing Software? Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal? Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines? Strong problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• A relevant diploma or degree, or at least 3 years of experience in planning and/or shipping
• Working towards or holding a Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC)
• Experience with Orcom or Bluetree systems (preferred but not essential)

Interview Process

• 1st Round: Teams interview with hiring managers (technical & skills-based assessment)
• 2nd Round: Candidates prepare 3-4 PowerPoint slides for a 10-minute discussion to assess IT skills and general competency

Training provided

• Training provided for the successful applicant

• Click below to start your application and secure a long-term career with our client