This is a hands-on, fast paced role at the heart of our Distribution Centre operations. As an Assistant Transport & Distribution Centre Manager, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring patients receive the right products, at the right time, in full compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. You’ll support the Transport & Distribution Manager in delivering safe, efficient and high quality distribution while helping maintain a positive, well run depot environment.

If you thrive in operational settings, enjoy variety, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly, this role offers real responsibility and development exposure.

This is a full-time position working 48hrs per week, 5 days out 6, with shifts between the hours of 5am – 8pm.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting day to day operations to ensure service and KPI targets are met
• Assisting with driver management, route dispatch and daily debriefs
• Monitoring fleet standards
• Supporting strict stock control, order reconciliation and temperature controlled compliance
• Tracking stock assigned to other sites
• Monitoring and reporting delivery adherence and adverse events
• Updating and maintaining accurate data across D365, FSM and SEB board systems
• Assisting the site Responsible Person with safety, cleanliness and compliance standards
• Escalating operational issues appropriately and covering the depot in the absence of the Manager
• Supporting projects, audits and site initiatives as required
• Assisting with deliveries when needed to ensure routes remain within control

What’s in it for you?

• A key operational role within Clinical Logistics
• Exposure to leadership responsibilities and depot management
• The opportunity to contribute directly to patient care and safety
• A supportive team environment with varied, meaningful work
• Development opportunities through project work and operational involvement

Who we’re looking for

• A clean, valid UK driving licence
• Full DBS clearance
• Experience managing or supporting a team within a logistics environment
• Confident using Microsoft Office, email and digital systems
• Highly organised with strong communication and people management skills
• Flexible, dependable and comfortable working in a pressurised environment
• A proactive attitude with a genuine “whatever it takes” approach to operational support

What we offer.

We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do.

Additional to a salary of £39,134.58 per annum, we can also offer you a comprehensive benefits package:

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Yearly pay reviews.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Annual company event.
• Contribution based pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal (cashback, discounts, wellbeing)
• Voluntary private medical after two years’ service.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

At Sciensus Logistics we are committed to developing and engaging a diverse workforce representative of the customers and communities we serve, to maintain our status as a leader in pharma services and deliver to the best possible health outcomes for patients. #togetherwewin
Who we are?

Sciensus Logistics are a market leading logistics provider, offering a dedicated temperature controlled, pharma collection and delivery service. Operating out of 16 locations across the UK with over 200 drivers we proudly sit at the intersection of patients and their medicine, specifically those patients with chronic conditions, rare & orphan diseases and cancer.

Combining powerful knowledge with the latest technology helps over 240,000 patients a year make the most of their medicine. We put the practical, emotional, and clinical support they need, right at their fingertips.

What happens next?

The recruiters will reach out for an initial chat before face-to-face interviews are arranged.