Job summary
- Main area
- Distribution Supervisor
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 246-COR7505061
- Employer
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- S-Block
- Town
- Bury St Edmunds
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 gross per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Distribution Officer
Band 5
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a Distribution Supervisor. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the distribution team and deliveries across Multi client base customer base to ensure efficient and timely service provision.
You will be the front line contact for all clients and external suppliers, dealing with ad-hoc enquiries and making online business decisions relating to the Distribution service although this position is based at Bury St Edmunds there may be the need to travel to Ipswich.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring that drivers comply with drivers hours, TACO rules and speed limits.
- Maintenance of all Trust owned vehicles, including inspection; action taken to remedy defects found by drivers.
- Ensure drivers record and report vehicle defects.
- Keep accurate vehicle records which must be for period of not less that 15 months.
- Ensure that vehicles comply with weight restrictions.
- Ensure that authorised vehicles are kept at the authorised Operating Centre when not in use.
- Notify Traffic Commissioners of any relevant changes.
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Must hold a clean Driving Licence. Able to Drive up to 7.5 ton (Category C 1). If EU Licence must have D-9 counterpart.
- Certificate Professional Competence in Transport Management
- Education to Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience.
- Education to Level 5 Diploma with additional education or equivalent experience in Project or Management.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Competent user of Office products
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part and lead a team.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive knowledge of area
- Knowledge of vehicle legislation and safety requirements, transportation of goods
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elliott Semmence
- Job title
- Transport Manaager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07825792299
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