Distribution Supervisor

Savona is a leading independent food service wholesaler with over 50 years of experience supplying chefs, caterers, and hospitality professionals across the South of England. What truly sets us apart isn’t just our products – it’s our people, our culture, and our customer-first mindset.

We’re a business built on relationships. Every order, every delivery, every conversation is driven by one simple value:
put the customer at the heart of everything we do.Our team takes pride in going the extra mile – anticipating needs, solving problems, and delivering a service experience that is personal, reliable, and refreshingly genuine.

We work fast, stay flexible, and think differently. As an independent company, we have the freedom to innovate, to act quickly, and to put doing the right thing above all else. Collaboration and integrity guide how we work – with our customers, our partners, and each other.

At Savona, you’ll join a team that values initiative, celebrates fresh ideas, and supports each other to grow. We’re passionate about food, serious about service, and proud of the reputation we’ve built.

Savona Food service maintains large warehouses at every depot to accommodate a diverse array of food items. Prior to visiting any of our depots, please contact us if you have any food product intolerances.

To assist and support the Distribution Manager with the day to day running of the Distribution department.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Distribution Manager in ensuring the fleet is compliant with all legal requirements.
• Ensuring all new vehicles are onboarded correctly. (including but not limited to, Insurance, O Licence, internal programs)
• Cover driver where appropriate.
• Engage with routing procedures on a daily basis. (Some weekend work may be required)
• Ensure all Distribution responsibilities are well maintained and fit for business. (IE, vehicles/sack trucks/vehicle wash)
• Take full responsibility for the department in the absence of the Distribution manager
• Liaise with Customer service to maintain an excellent customer experience

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent PC and systems literacy
• Qdrop
• Safety culture
• O licence website
• Continuum (licence checking) website
• Flexible and committed team player
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Confident attitude and approach
• Knowledge of transport regulations (IE driver hours, tachographs, road safety)
• Good understanding of fleet operations and scheduling.
• Full valid driving licence (Category C preferred)