COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Stickleback Fish Company Ltd is a rapidly expanding wholesaler and distributor of fresh and frozen seafood products, serving the catering and hospitality sector.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Transport Operations Manager to help oversee our logistics and transportation operations. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient delivery of our seafood products while maintaining high standards of customer service. Join us in our mission to provide quality seafood with a personal touch.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in transportation or logistics management, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication skills.
  If you are passionate about logistics and want to make an impact in a dynamic company, we invite you to apply for the Transport Operations Manager position at The Stickleback Fish Company Ltd today!
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £35,000.00-£42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Please describe something interesting about yourself?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Multi-drop distribution management: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: ross23.07.25
Expected start date: 11/08/202

• Run distribution desk daily, overseeing shift operations. Working either Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday running one of 2 shifts spanning 02.00 to 16.00
• Meet all customer service levels/criteria as agreed by the Sales Team
• Arrange delivery rounds to the best fit of our geographical trading areas
• Manage distribution through own fleet & 3rd party distributers including couriers & customer & supplier collections.
• Arrange deliveries that target the various types and significance of our customers
• Maintain high standards of customer service & hygiene commensurate with the desired Company Image
• Maintain servicing schedules with fleet partners and report & deal with vehicle maintenance and servicing
• Arrange communications cover & process to optimise customer service
• Establish ‘best practice’ for product handling at all stages of processing & order collation
• Ensure robust customer returns procedure is followed.
• Ensure operation ofall systems & admin. standards are met
• Ensure colleagues & fleet exemplify Company image at all times
• Assist with driving (when required)