Distribution Coordinator in Ferrybridge

Distribution Coordinator in Ferrybridge

Ferrybridge Full-Time Remote
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Why Join Us?

  • Permanent Contract for stability
  • Location: Ferrybridge (with initial start and training at Tuscany Park, Wakefield)
  • Hours: 20 hours per week, 0800-1300 working Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
  • Salary: £15'274.00 p/a

We understand the value of a work-life balance and offer:

  • A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
  • Family time is important to us, so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week's annual leave
  • Award-winning pension scheme with contributions up to 7% (option to increase after 5 years to 12%)
  • Life assurance
  • Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and your family through our Extra Dough website
  • Continued investment in your personal development
  • Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
  • Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice, and a comprehensive occupational health service – is the 24/7 helpline Grocery Aid, unlimited access to GP appointments and more through Help@Hand

What You'll Be Doing?

  • Create and manage rota schedules for all teams.
  • Coordinate vehicle availability and route allocations.
  • Maintain our Fleet Management System and ensure driver data is accurate and compliant.
  • Support training and development activities across the Distribution team.
  • Build strong relationships with external providers.
  • Provide admin and coordination support to the wider Distribution team.
  • Compile compliance reports for the site’s leadership team.

Essential Ingredients

  • Experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
  • Confident using SAP, fleet systems, and document management tools.
  • Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail.
  • A self-starter who can prioritise and manage their own workload.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
  • Operator Licence Awareness trained, with knowledge of compliance obligations.

Location Note: While the role is based in Ferrybridge, you will be required to travel during initial training period, to our Tuscany Park, Wakefield site.

About Us

As the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand, we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 23 distribution sites, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat-free options. We are striving to be a net-zero business by 2050 and believe in minimizing our impact on the environment while making a positive impact on society.

Located in the heart of West Yorkshire with direct access to the M62 corridor, our Ferrybridge Depot will play a vital role in keeping Warburtons moving. Strategically positioned between Leeds, Wakefield and Doncaster, the site will provide excellent connectivity across the North of England and beyond, supporting our commitment to delivering fresh bakery products to customers every day.

At Ferrybridge, we're not just delivering products – we're delivering opportunities, developing talent and building the future of our logistics network.

Job Title: Distribution Coordinator

Function: Distribution

Contract: Part Time (20 hours per week), Permanent

Location: Ferrybridge (initial start and training at Tuscany Park, Wakefield until December OR when Ferrybridge goes live)

Salary: £15’274.00

Are you a natural organiser with a passion for logistics? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Distribution Coordinator to support our Distribution team at our brand-new depot in Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire. This is your chance to be part of a national network that delivers award-winning products across the UK.
At Warburtons, we’re proud of our heritage and excited about our future. As a sixth-generation family business and the UK’s No.1 Bakery Brand, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and our people.

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.

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Distribution Coordinator in Ferrybridge employer: Warburtons

Warburtons is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and collaboration within a vibrant work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous development opportunities while working in a dynamic environment across Bolton and its surrounding areas. Join us to be part of a leading bakery brand that values your contributions and invests in your future.

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Contact Details:

Warburtons Recruitment Team