Distribution Centre Manager

Job Description

The role

As Site Manager at our Motherwell Regional Service Centre, you will play a pivotal role in leading, motivating, and developing a dynamic team of 170 people across warehousing and transport operations. 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 compettive starting salary and a host of benefits including a comapny car, executive share allocation and private medical insurance.

What You'll Take On

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

About The Team

• Sharesave scheme
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• 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

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.