Working closely with your Warehouse and Transport Assistant Site Managers, you will oversee the safe, efficient running of the site, ensuring our distribution goals align seamlessly with NEXT’s overall strategy.

You will make a tangible impact by ensuring the right products reach our customers at the right time, every time, while managing substantial budgets and driving operational improvements.

To set you up for success, NEXT offers the support, resources, and collaborative environment you need to lead your site effectively and continue growing as a senior leader.

We offer the successful candidate a competitive starting salary and a host of benefits including a company car, executive share allocation, and private medical insurance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the overall safe performance, operational efficiency, and service delivery for the Motherwell site.
• Lead and inspire two Assistant Site Managers directly, providing guidance to a wider team of 170+ warehouse and transport colleagues.
• Take full ownership of the site budget, using structured planning to manage staffing and vehicle resources cost-effectively.
• Align resource planning and scheduling with seasonal volume forecasts to ensure consistent service levels.
• Produce regular operational reports (daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal) covering key metrics such as volume, resource allocation, and spend.
• Maintain complete compliance with road transport regulations and 'O'-Licence requirements at all times.
• Collaborate with peers across the wider distribution network to share best practice, streamline processes, and unlock cost savings.

Requirements

• Senior leadership experience gained within a large corporate distribution, transport, or logistics environment.
• A Transport Manager CPC qualification and a solid, up-to-date knowledge of national Road Transport Regulations.
• Strong, open, and authentic people management skills, with a track record of supporting, coaching, and developing talent within large teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset that challenges the status quo and drives continuous operational improvement.
• Strong organisation and budget management skills, with the ability to handle complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Sharesave scheme
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret products
• Generous bonus scheme for many roles
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Free on-site parking
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

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Key Responsibilities:

• Transporting stock to distribution centres, third-party suppliers, and retail stores
• Adopting a 'Safety First' mindset, prioritizing your safety, the public's safety, and your colleagues' safety
• Checking your vehicle daily and ensuring it is kept clean and tidy
• Working 35 hours per week, including weekends, with shifts starting at 06:00

Requirements:

• Good team ethic and customer service skills
• Accountability and responsibility for your vehicle and van load
• Maximum of 6 points on your license
• Computer literacy

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary of £13.35 per hour
• Weekly overtime at 1.5 times the standard rate for hours worked over 45
• Bonus scheme for Van Drivers
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Sharesave scheme
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret products
• Generous bonus scheme
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Free on-site parking
• 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
• Financial Wellbeing program
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Support Networks

Training and Support:

• 2 days of training from a Driver Development Coach (DDC)
• Ongoing support from a Manager and the DDC

Application Process:

• Initial application screen
• Driving assessment and interview for successful applicants

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