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  • Distribution service manager
    Distribution service manager
    19 hours ago
    £42000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manchester

    We are seeking an experienced Distribution Service Manager to oversee the end-to-end distribution of our food and beverage products. You will be the operational backbone connecting our sourcing network with our B2B clients, ensuring that goods are delivered against agreed terms, on time, and in full compliance with food safety and import/export regulations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who understands the nuances of moving ambient food and beverage goods from bulk commodity shipments to multi-pack retail deliveries and who can build scalable distribution processes for a growing trade business. Key Responsibilities • Distribution & Fulfillment: Manage the day-to-day distribution of orders from supplier to client, coordinating with freight forwarders, couriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners across the UK and internationally., • Service Level Management: Monitor KPIs and SLAs for on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery. Act as the escalation point for client delivery queries and resolve issues promptly to protect long-term supply relationships., • Supplier & Carrier Coordination: Work closely with our sourcing team and supplier network to align lead times, consolidate shipments where commercially sensible, and manage carrier performance., • Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all distribution activities meet food safety standards (e.g., HACCP awareness), customs and import/export documentation requirements, and UK regulatory obligations relevant to food and beverage wholesale., • Cost Control: Manage distribution budgets, negotiate freight and carrier rates, and identify opportunities to reduce cost per delivery without compromising service quality., • Inventory & Warehousing Liaison: Coordinate with warehouse partners to ensure stock accuracy, appropriate storage conditions for ambient goods, and efficient order picking and dispatch., • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline order-to-delivery processes and implement tracking and reporting tools suited to a growing wholesale operation., • Customer Support: Remain available post-delivery to support continuing client requirements, in line with our "Enquiry to Delivery" service promise. Qualifications • Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)., • Experience: [3–5+] years in distribution, transportation, or logistics management, ideally within food and beverage, FMCG, or wholesale/trade environments. Experience in a supervisory or managerial role preferred., • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with food safety and compliance requirements, customs/import-export processes, and freight forwarding. Understanding of B2B wholesale distribution is highly desirable., • Tech Savvy: Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Microsoft Office Suite., • Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing business. A transparent, relationship-first approach that aligns with our company values.

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  • Hygiene Operative
    Hygiene Operative
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Trafford Park, Stretford

    Hygiene Operative innovatefm are a soft service facilities management company based in Greater Manchester servicing a variety of customers throughout the UK. We have an exciting opening for a Hygiene Operative within our Hygiene Division. Main Duties: • Deep cleaning of commercial kitchens including grease extraction systems, ducting, fans, kitchen equipment, and walls/floors to a high standard and in a timely manner • Thoroughly completing any paperwork and reporting all findings back to Head Office with photographs, documentation, and measurements. **This role is working away from home, staying in hotels with your fellow teammates Monday-Friday & all applicants must live in the Bury/ Bolton/ Radcliffe or Manchester area** Please do not apply if you are unable to do this. There is a mix between some very local work and some national account work which can involve travelling around the country with occasional overnight stays required. All travel time is paid with an additional £18 per night allowance. All hotels are paid for by the company in advance! The role will predominantly be a 40-hour Monday-to-Friday role with overtime readily available. This will vary from early morning, afternoon, and nights so flexibility is a must. Weekend overtime may be required to suit business needs and paid at higher rates. Reporting directly to your line manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of several sites situated across the UK. This will include but not be limited to: • Kitchen Deep Cleans, • Ducting cleaning and inspecting to TR19 guidelines, • Completing TR19’s with site reports and attaching accompanying photos, • Equipment / structure / extract cleaning, • Working at heights, • Cleaning and sanitising different areas Starting Salary: £13.75 per hour for a Driver/ team leader and £12.40 for a Driver’s Mate which with additional bonus payments for driving, overnight stays, correctly completed paperwork, being a team leader plus more.. Travel and working away: This is a mobile role requiring travel to various customer/project sites. The successful candidate must be willing to work away from home, including overnight stays, when required. Flexibility regarding working locations, travel and working hours is essential.

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