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DISTRIBUTION TEAM LEADER
START DATE: Immediately, following successful interview with client
SHIFT 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
Apply Today!
- Click below to start your application and secure a long-term career with our client
