Assistant Distribution Manager

• Support and deputise for the Distribution Manager
• Ensure the smooth running of the transport operation
• Lead, develop and manage a team of shift managers, team leaders and clerks
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, operator licence requirements, Health & Safety and food safety (NSF/BRC) standards
• Work closely with planning, compliance and warehouse teams to optimise fleet and driver utilisation
• Drive continuous improvement, proactively managing absence, performance, driver debriefs, and resolving driver and customer queries

Requirements

• Previous experience within a 3PL transport environment
• Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced operation
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, including WTD, digital tachographs, and operator licence requirements
• Highly organised, proactive and resilient
• Experience developing people with a structured and detail-focused approach
• International CPC qualification desirable as there may be a requirement to be on the O License in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in transport operations management, ensuring compliance with transport legislation and health and safety standards while leading and developing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Transport Compliance
• Team Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• 3PL Transport Experience
• International CPC Qualification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Transport Legislation
• Operator Licence Requirements
• WTD Compliance
• Digital Tachographs
• Fleet Utilisation
• Performance Management
• Driver Debriefs
• Food Safety Standards

Soft Skills

• Highly Organised
• Proactive
• Resilient
• Detail-Focused

Certifications & Qualifications

• International CPC Qualification

Industry Keywords

• 3PL Transport Environment
• Health & Safety
• NSF/BRC Standards