Location
Maidstone Office

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
£68,144 per annum plus 3% bonus

Benefits
23 days annual leave
Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 days unpaid
Private Health Insurance / SimplyHealth
Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5%, with UK Power Networks contributing 8% or 10%
Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Tax efficient benefits including Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
Occupational Health support
Switched On scheme providing discounts on hundreds of retailers’ products
Discounted gym membership

About the Role
The Distribution Centre Manager will report directly to the Logistics Supply Manager and work within Network Operations. You will be responsible for managing and operating a Distribution Centre to deliver a safe, efficient, and effective operation, ensuring a 98% On Time In Full (OTIF) service level at the lowest possible cost. You will lead a team of approximately 15-20 direct reports and manage spending that impacts cost centre performance.

Your key responsibilities include conducting yourself professionally to promote a positive image of the Logistics function and UK Power Networks, managing customer enquiries efficiently, planning and executing daily to yearly tasks, maintaining procedures and SOPs, deputising for the Logistics Supply Manager when required, and supervising all personnel to ensure timely and complete task delivery.

You will assist in controlling operational costs, uphold high safety standards in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies, support the delivery of the Logistics / Network Operations Safety Plan aiming for Zero Harm, complete ICASS inspections, and ensure health surveillance and refresher training are completed on time.

Additional duties include managing staff according to HR policies, supporting personal development through performance reviews and training, facilitating communication with internal and external customers, and maintaining good housekeeping standards.

This role requires strong analytical and communication skills to engage with stakeholders from field staff to senior management. You will lead and empower your team to achieve goals aligned with the Network Operations Continuous Improvement Mission Directed Work Programme (MDW), facilitating daily MDW meetings, coaching problem solving, escalating unresolved issues, and embodying the company’s Vision and Values.

The role is classified under the Storm Role category as Logistics Distribution Coordinator.

Experience
Proven knowledge and experience in warehousing and distribution operations.
Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to complete problem solving to root cause level.
Information and data analysis skills.
Ability to sell ideas to teams and managers.

About you
Positive attitude aligned with the organisation’s values.
Proactive and driven to improve processes either through team interaction or independently.
Excellent communication skills.
Customer and delivery oriented.
Self-starter with a proactive approach.
Coaching experience is desirable.

Qualifications
Good knowledge of warehousing and distribution operations is essential.
Experience in problem solving and data analysis.
Health & Safety awareness and responsibilities as a manager or supervisor, including legal and company obligations to ensure safety of employees and others affected by work activities.
Understanding of environmental impact controls related to work activities.
Awareness of safety equipment weight limits where applicable.