Country: United Kingdom
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Req ID: 517517
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.
Location: Clevedon, Somerset (with national travel required)
Hydro International, a CRH company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise that help municipal, industrial and construction customers improve water management processes, enhance operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of engineering excellence, our solutions help reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment in more than 40 countries worldwide.
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious National Distribution & Warehouse Manager to lead warehouse operations across multiple UK locations. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive operational excellence, enhance performance, and support the delivery of key supply chain objectives within a growing and purpose-driven organisation.
As National Distribution & Warehouse Manager, you will:
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Lead warehouse operations across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational standards.
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Drive operational excellence through the development and implementation of warehouse strategies focused on safety, service, inventory, and cost performance.
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Monitor KPIs, analyse performance data, and identify opportunities for improvement across the network.
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Partner with site leadership teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and standardised ways of working.
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Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy, stock availability, and operational efficiency.
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Optimise warehouse layouts, storage solutions, labour utilisation, and material flow processes.
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Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors and management teams across multiple locations.
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Manage warehouse budgets and monitor expenditure against agreed targets.
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Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, Finance, and HR teams.
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Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, promoting a strong safety-first culture.
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Support network optimisation projects, systems implementations, and business improvement initiatives.
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Travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays, to support operations across Hydro locations.
We're looking for someone who:
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Has experience within warehousing, logistics, or supply chain management.
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Has a proven track record in a leadership or people management role.
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Possesses strong knowledge of warehouse operations, distribution, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
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Is highly analytical and able to use operational data to drive performance improvements.
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Demonstrates excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Has experience driving continuous improvement and implementing operational change.
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Is a confident leader who can influence and engage teams across multiple locations.
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Is commercially aware with a strong focus on delivering results while balancing service, cost, and operational performance.
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Holds a valid UK driving licence and is willing to travel nationally.
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Ideally holds a degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Annual discretionary bonus
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5% employer pension contribution
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2x life assurance
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Tarmac Rewards employee discounts platform
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YuLife wellbeing and rewards app
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global organisation
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The chance to contribute to sustainable solutions that make a real environmental difference
If you're an experienced warehouse and distribution leader looking for a role where you can make a significant impact across a national operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help Hydro International continue leading the way in innovative water management solutions.
What Hydro International Offers You
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
Highly competitive salary package
Comprehensive secondary benefits
Significant contribution to your pension plan
Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
Connect your future to CRH
We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.
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Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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