Night Operations Assistant – Pathway to Management

We are a family-run wholesale dairy based in Watford, looking to recruit a Night Operations Assistant to join our expanding team, with a clear route into management. We pride ourselves on our workplace culture, which is why many of our staff members have been working with us for over 10 years.

We operate under an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This means our team holds a direct stake in our success and shares in our profits. When the company does well, you do well – including receiving a tax-free annual bonus of up to £3,600 on top of your salary!

The Role

• Helping to run our night-time delivery operation alongside the management team.
• Supporting with daily scheduling and logistics.
• Carrying out deliveries yourself when needed.
• Training and supporting our drivers as the team grows.
• Working Monday – Friday with some Saturdays (paid as overtime).
• Full time, permanent. 40 hours a week.
• Night work (9:30pm start).

This is a hands-on role, not an office job – and the plan is for you to step into a management position as you develop.

The Salary

• £31,200 per annum.
• Additional tax-free EOT bonus of up to £3,600.
• Overtime paid separately.

Incentives

We are an ever-expanding family business and there is genuine room to grow within the company – this role is designed as a stepping stone into management.

If you don't already hold an HGV licence, we will fully support you through your training (optional).

We operate under an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), meaning staff hold a direct stake in the business and share in its long-term success. That means our profits go back into supporting our people, including a tax-free annual bonus programme of up to £3,600 for eligible team members.

We offer discounted grocery food to staff as well as a free daily bottle of milk or loaf of bread. We have plenty of on-site parking and offer a Booker/Costco cash and carry card for personal use.

Full PPE is provided.

Skills and Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Will HGV train the right candidate.
• No major convictions and no more than 6 points on licence.
• Good level of English. Applicants should have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy skills.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be reliable, proactive and have a strong work ethic.
• Be someone others are happy to take a lead from, and confident making decisions on the night.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical ways to do things better.
• Have some experience in delivery, warehousing or logistics – useful but not essential.
• Be comfortable working nights and taking responsibility.
• Be in good general health and able to meet the physical demands of the role.

Pay: £31,200.00-£34,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person