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Who we are and what we do \n
We, Hachette UK Distribution, are the leading book distribution company in the UK. We are one of the most advanced distribution centres in Europe, with leading-edge automation and modern systems which will ensure world-class service to customers and publisher clients. We ship in excess of 60 million books globally each year and supply one out of every four books to the UK trade. \n
Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. \n
Hachette UK Distribution is part of the Hachette UK publishing group. \n
What you'll be doing \n
As operational demands continue to grow across our distribution network, the Inbound & Bulk Store Operations Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of inbound goods, efficient use of materials handling equipment, and the smooth integration of stock into our wider supply chain. This role is central to maintaining operational excellence, supporting service levels, and enabling the business to scale while meeting the evolving needs of our publishers and customers. \n
Operating at the heart of our distribution centre, this position provides strategic and hands-on leadership across inbound operations, with a focus on the timely and accurate receipt, put-away, and storage of inventory. With direct responsibility for Inbound processes and all the bulk storage and internal truck tramming activities, the successful candidate will ensure that the site and team members remain safe, agile, compliant, and optimised for continuous flow. The role also has the responsibility for all sites waste management activities and partner relations. This includes managing people, processes, systems, and equipment in a fast-paced and high-volume environment where precision, speed, and safety are critical. \n
Who we are looking for \n
This is not just a leadership role—it is a business enabler. The Operations Manager will be expected to work closely with other site leaders, senior stakeholders, publishing partners, and logistics providers to ensure our warehouse performance supports business growth, customer satisfaction, and future service innovation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate operational expertise, strong people management, partner relationship management and the ability to connect the dots across departments to create a streamlined, resilient, and high-performing flowing operation. \n
What we offer \n
Our people are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect this. Therefore, we offer an extensive list of benefits that include: \n
\n
1. 34 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays \n
2. Pension Plan and Life Assurance schemes \n
3. Company enhanced family policy including maternity, paternity and shared parental \n
4. Reward programme giving discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers \n
5. 2 Community Days per year \n
6. Cycle to Work scheme \n
7. Eye care vouchers \n
8. Generous discounts on books we publish \n
9. Mental Health First Aiders \/ Champions and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) \n
10. Wide-ranging training library \n
11. Development Programmes including Mentoring \n
12. Staff Events \n
13. Many employee networks to join \n
14. Free onsite parking \n
15. Free tea and coffee \n \n
Our commitment \n
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Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. \n
If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know. \n
We will notify all candidates of the outcome of their application. \n\n\n","identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"Hachette UK Distribution","value":"0836"},"datePosted":"1970-01-01","employmentType":"FULL_TIME","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Hachette UK Distribution","sameAs":"https:\/\/hachette.clients.welovechatter.com","logo":"https:\/\/hachette.clients.welovechatter.com\/assets\/images\/google-jobs-logo.png"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Didcot","addressRegion":"Oxfordshire","postalCode":"OX11 7HH","addressCountry":"United Kingdom"}},"directApply":true}
Inbound & Bulk Store Operations Manager
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Division
Hachette UK Distribution
Department
Operations (Management)
Location
Hely Hutchinson Centre, Milton Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX11 7HH
Salary
£41,000- £43,000 (dependent on experience, + bonus + benefits)
Contact type
Full Time Permanent
Publishing division
Hachette UK Distribution
Closing date
Friday, 5th September 2025
Apply now
Who we are and what we do
We, Hachette UK Distribution, are the leading book distribution company in the UK. We are one of the most advanced distribution centres in Europe, with leading-edge automation and modern systems which will ensure world-class service to customers and publisher clients. We ship in excess of 60 million books globally each year and supply one out of every four books to the UK trade.
Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.
Hachette UK Distribution is part of the Hachette UK publishing group.
What you'll be doing
As operational demands continue to grow across our distribution network, the Inbound & Bulk Store Operations Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of inbound goods, efficient use of materials handling equipment, and the smooth integration of stock into our wider supply chain. This role is central to maintaining operational excellence, supporting service levels, and enabling the business to scale while meeting the evolving needs of our publishers and customers.
Operating at the heart of our distribution centre, this position provides strategic and hands-on leadership across inbound operations, with a focus on the timely and accurate receipt, put-away, and storage of inventory. With direct responsibility for Inbound processes and all the bulk storage and internal truck tramming activities, the successful candidate will ensure that the site and team members remain safe, agile, compliant, and optimised for continuous flow. The role also has the responsibility for all sites waste management activities and partner relations. This includes managing people, processes, systems, and equipment in a fast-paced and high-volume environment where precision, speed, and safety are critical.
Who we are looking for
This is not just a leadership role—it is a business enabler. The Operations Manager will be expected to work closely with other site leaders, senior stakeholders, publishing partners, and logistics providers to ensure our warehouse performance supports business growth, customer satisfaction, and future service innovation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate operational expertise, strong people management, partner relationship management and the ability to connect the dots across departments to create a streamlined, resilient, and high-performing flowing operation.
What we offer
Our people are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect this. Therefore, we offer an extensive list of benefits that include:
16. 34 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays
17. Pension Plan and Life Assurance schemes
18. Company enhanced family policy including maternity, paternity and shared parental
19. Reward programme giving discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers
20. 2 Community Days per year
21. Cycle to Work scheme
22. Eye care vouchers
23. Generous discounts on books we publish
24. Mental Health First Aiders / Champions and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
25. Wide-ranging training library
26. Development Programmes including Mentoring
27. Staff Events
28. Many employee networks to join
29. Free onsite parking
30. Free tea and coffee
Our commitment
Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.
If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.
We will notify all candidates of the outcome of their application.
Apply now