Buxton - Branch Operations Manager
Join a family-run business where your work genuinely matters
Salary: £35,000 per year
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri) + alternate Saturdays
Location: Derby
- Be part of something real
At SDL, you won’t be lost in a big corporate machine - you’ll join a friendly, supportive, family-run business where people look out for each other.
We’ve built our reputation over 47 years by treating customers well and taking care of our teams. When you join us, you become part of that family ethos from day one.
What you’ll be doing
This is a hands-on role at the heart of our branch. You’ll be managing a thriving team, offering a high level of customer service and ensuring that profit and growth of the branch is at the forefront of the business
If you enjoy all things operations, helping develop people, solving problems, and being part of a busy, focused team - you’ll feel right at home here.
Training & progression
We promote people based on attitude and performance, not how long they’ve been here. For example:
- Jordan joined with no experience and is now a Branch Supervisor
- Hannah moved from retail and is now a Senior Sales Advisor
Your progression is genuinely in your hands.
Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll receive:
- Bonus schemes
- Staff discount across SDL shops
- Health Cash Plan (claim back on dental, optical, physio etc)
- Discounts on retail, gyms, travel, entertainment and more
- 3% employer pension contribution
- Company-branded uniform
- 24/7 employee advice line & GP phone access
- Death in Service cover
- Extra holidays for long service
And above all - a stable role in a friendly, growing business that values what you do.
Hours
- 42.5 hours per week
- Monday–Friday between 7am–6pm
- Every other Saturday (5 hours)
- 30-minute meal break each day
✔ Who we’re looking for
You don’t need motor factor experience - we’ll train you. We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a high level of leadership qualities to manage the warehouse, drivers and logistics team
- Can pick up systems quickly
- Has an interest in cars/mechanics or previous experience in sales/advice work
- Stays calm under pressure
- Brings a positive, reliable, “team-first” attitude
Experience with MAM or similar software is helpful, but not essential.
