We’re a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade – day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we’re always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we’re supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.

About the role

The job holder will ensure the smooth management of the warehouse operation, with responsibility for the delivery of cost, service, compliance, people KPIs – in line with company and legal standards and requirements.

Responsibility for the warehouse night shift with a support and deputy role for Warehouse Logistics Manager as required.

Key Duties

• Manage labour resources effectively to meet operational demand
• Ensure inbound goods are received accurately and to quality standards
• Work closely with stock teams to investigate variances and implement corrective action
• Deliver productivity and quality targets within agreed cost parameters
• Deliver daily, weekly and monthly operational plans
• Communicate proactively with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensure the warehouse is fully operational, compliant and ready for shift handovers
• Support monthly reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Review warehouse layout and ways of working to optimise efficiency
• Ensure full compliance with company, customer and legal standards
• Complete warehouse and H&S audits through to corrective action sign‑off
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and proactively manage workplace risks
• Line manage, coach and develop team members
• Manage performance, conduct investigations and address people issues effectively
• Identify and support training needs, including mandatory compliance training
• Lead accident and incident investigations and communicate learnings
• Lead in line with company values and management principles
• Create a positive, safe and productive working environment
• Take ownership of challenges and implement practical solutions
• Drive change, innovation and continuous improvement across the operation

About you

• Proven management experience within FMCG, logistics or a similar operational environment
• Strong track record of leading, developing and motivating teams
• Strong people management skills (performance, engagement, ER issues)
• KPI-driven with the ability to manage targets and solve problems
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to work under pressure
• Passionate about quality, service and Health & Safety
• Confident communicator at all levels
• Flexible to working patterns as required by the operation
• Knowledge of warehouse systems, cost control and Health & Safety
• IOSH Managing Safely – desirable
• Reach and Counterbalance MHE licence – desirable
• Proficient in MS Office – essential

About us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. 

From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. 

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/