Closing date: 21-05-2026 Distribution Manager Plymouth All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Up to £75,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 5) Full-time 5 days over 7 (including some weekends) Plymouth Depot, PL7 4JH We re looking for a Distribution Manager to lead the day to day operational performance of our Plymouth depot, ensuring warehouse and transport operations are run safely, efficiently and to plan so products reach our stores on time, every time. Why this role matters In this role you ll take ownership for the smooth running of the depot, balancing service, cost, safety and people priorities in a fast paced logistics setting. A big part of the role is making sure resources are in the right place at the right time, and that risks are managed well. You ll lead senior teams across warehouse and transport, monitor performance against key metrics and work closely with our union partners. Your focus will be on keeping operations stable and compliant, finding smarter ways of working and creating an environment where colleagues feel supported and set up to succeed. What you ll do Lead the end to end operation of the Plymouth depot, making sure warehouse and transport activities are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with service expectations Coach, mentor, and nurture your team, sharing your knowledge and experience to help support effective decision-making Deliver the people plan within the depot helping to build a positive culture and strong colleague engagement Work with senior operational leaders to set clear priorities and keep tight control of performance, costs and resources Drive continuous improvement across productivity, service and cost identifying issues, implementing practical solutions and embedding sustainable change Oversee operational risk, ensuring robust controls are in place and that colleagues understand their responsibilities for safety, security and compliance Work closely with union representatives to manage operational change, attendance, wellbeing and workforce planning constructively Collaborate with colleagues across the wider Co op logistics network to share best practice and support network wide performance and change initiatives What you ll bring We re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you ll need to bring: Proven experience leading large scale operational teams in a logistics or similarly complex environment Strong operational judgement, with the ability to balance service delivery, cost control and people impact Experience translating operational plans into clear actions and priorities for leaders and teams The confidence to manage risk, challenge constructively and take decisive action when needed A practical, coaching led leadership style, focused on developing capability and driving consistent operational standards Why Co-op? At Co-op, we re owned by our members. And because we re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you re not just taking a job, you re joining a movement. We re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you ll also receive: An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays A pension with up to 10% employer contributions Private healthcare 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands Stream early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 24/7 colleague support service Training and support for your development and career progression Cycle-to-work scheme A place you ll belong We re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we ll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at /apply-process and our inclusion commitments at /diversity-inclusion Please note that we may close applications for this role early. As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. xlzlddp If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.