£50,000 per annum plus £5,688 per annum car allowance, bonus and benefits.
Our reputation as the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler speaks for itself. Every day, we serve more than 22,000
customers from 34 distribution centres across the country. Behind every nightly miracle is a team of dedicated people carrying out more roles than you realise – we’re the unseen force that delivers. So when we say we’re excited for what the future holds for our customers and colleagues, you can trust we’re as good as our word.
Responsible for driving operational performance, service delivery and continuous improvement across the Smiths News Recycle business. The role will provide clear accountability for KPI delivery, operational compliance, customer outcomes and cost efficiency, using robust data analysis and performance management to identify root causes, address service gaps and deliver sustainable improvement. A key focus will be developing a reliable, data-led view of performance, translating operational information into actionable insights and working collaboratively with depot teams and wider stakeholders to improve service delivery and proactively manage risk.
What we can offer you
Not only do we offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance and 5% match pension but you’ll also have access to:
- £5,688 per annum car allowance
- Company bonus
- Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
- 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
- 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
- Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
- Private medical insurance
- Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme
About you
- Proven experience in operational service delivery, performance management or multi-site operations.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interrogate data, identify root causes and translate insights into measurable improvement.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience developing KPI reporting, dashboards and performance trackers; Power BI experience desirable.
- Demonstrable experience driving performance improvement, managing corrective actions and holding stakeholders accountable.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of service, quality, productivity and cost.
- Highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
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Service Delivery Manager in Swindon employer: Smiths News
At Smiths News, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering flexible working hours that cater to your lifestyle while providing a supportive and collaborative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you thrive in your role as an In-Store Merchandiser. Join us in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, and enjoy the unique advantage of managing your own territory with the potential for travel reimbursement.
