Distribution operations occupations Work, Jobs in Bristol, Eng (with Salaries)

Transport Operations Manager
Gist Limited —Bristol
- £48,300 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Operations Manager
Cromwell —Bristol
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
European Operations Administrator
Simarco —Bristol
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Branch Operations Manager
STARK Group —Bristol
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Referral programme
Warehouse Operations Manager
Bidfood —Mathern
- £48,330.20 a year
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Depot General Manager - Designate
Evri —Bristol
- £56,100 - £61,710 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Team management
7d
Distribution Centre Manager - Bristol
DPD Group UK —Bristol
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Free parking
Quick apply
Head of Warehouse
Graham and Green Ltd —Trowbridge
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Ocean Import Agent
Expeditors —Bristol
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
Quick apply
Collections Customer Operations Manager
Royal Mail Group —Bristol
- £45,888 - £50,476 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
15h
Transport Manager
Hovis Bakery —Avonmouth
- Full-time
- Team management
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Depot General Manager - Designate
Hermes Europe —Bristol
- £56,100 - £61,710 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Team management
8d
Depot Manager
CEVALogistics —Bristol
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Transport Operations Supervisor
Uniserve (U K) Ltd —Chepstow
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
10d
Co-ordinator
Ringway —Bristol
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Word
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
National Distribution & Warehouse Manager
Hydro International —Clevedon
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head of Logistics - Pet Drugs Online
IVC —Bristol
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
Operations & Logistics Internship, Amazon Logistics
Amazon EU SARL (UK Branch) —Avonmouth
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Business
8d
Transport Manager
AAH Pharmaceuticals —Bristol
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Transcon Inbound Agent
Expeditors —Bristol
- Overtime
- Employee stock purchase plan
Quick apply

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Transport Operations Manager

Gist Limited -
Bristol

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Job details

Full-time
£48,300 - £56,000 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
Performance management
Continuous improvement
Drivers' Hours Regulations
Transport experience
Training & development
Communication skills
Operations leadership experience
DVSA driver's hours rules
Distribution operations team management

Full job description

Job Title

Transport Operations Manager

Location

Bristol, BS35 3UT GB (Main)

Job Description

At Gist, we're proud to be part of the M&S Group, the logistics engine behind M&S Food.

From our distribution centres to our transport operations and support functions, we connect people, technology and expertise to ensure the right products reach the right stores at the right time.

As we continue to invest in our people, technology and network, there's never been a more exciting time to join Gist and help shape the future of food logistics.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven Transport Operations Manager to step into a senior leadership role at a pivotal time, as we prepare to move into our newest distribution centre in Avonmouth, leading large teams, managing complexity and helping shape a growing, evolving operation within a fast‑paced FMCG or retail environment. This role is ideally suited to a proven transport leader with union experience gained within FMCG or retail logistics, supply chain or distribution environments.

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.

20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
25 days annual leave (rising with length of service)
Private Medical Healthcare
Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
Cycle to work scheme

Role details:

Salary: £48,300 to £56,000 (DOE) per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Days - Tuesday to Saturday | 08:00 AM to 16:00 PM

Location: Gist Limited, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 3UT

What you’ll do:

Accountable and inspiring of Gist safety initiatives at local site level
Manage safety and compliance breaches appropriately.
Improving AVDA performance
Work alongside the engineering manager to ensure all operational fleet is safe and legal
Development of shift managers, through IDPs and coaching
Driving positive change and engaging culture, bringing to life the Gist values
Accountable for Operational excellence i.e. cost and service including Peak planning/deliver
Accountable for Legal o-license compliance (on O License)
Conduct Investigations into non-compliance and regular checks to ensure standards are being maintained.
Ownership of continuous improvement initiatives and controllable costs

Who you are:

Proven experience operating at Transport Operations Manager level (or equivalent) within a large‑scale, fast‑paced transport or distribution operation (essential)
Holder of a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) (essential), with demonstrable experience of being named on an Operator’s Licence and maintaining full legal compliance
Demonstrable experience leading a transport function with end‑to‑end accountability for performance, compliance and service delivery (essential)
Significant experience working in a high‑volume, heavily unionised environment, with the ability to build credible relationships and drive performance through engagement and effective stakeholder management (essential)
Strong operational leadership capability, with the ability to manage complexity, make sound decisions and maintain performance under pressure
Experience of working within a growing, evolving or newly invested operation, with the capability to embed structure, consistency and transport best practice
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across shifts and functions, promoting a one‑team culture and consistent ways of working
Strong working knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and safety standards, including driver hours, vehicle standards and Operator’s Licence requirements

Why Gist?

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.

Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A.

Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.

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Recruiter

Kobayashi, Stephanie

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