Distribution Centre Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently. Ineligible if it's SOC 1242
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£44,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1241 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 37% sure that is the right code. Intimate Apparel Retail UK Limited is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1241 (Managers in transport and distribution) · 37% match
- Possible 1243 (Managers in logistics) · 37% match
- Ineligible 1242 (Managers in storage and warehousing) · 22% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1241 Managers in transport and distribution Most likely code | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
1243 Managers in logistics Also possible | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
1242 Managers in storage and warehousing Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The role
As Site Manager at our Motherwell Regional Service Centre, you will play a pivotal role in leading, motivating, and developing a dynamic team of 170 people across warehousing and transport operations. Working closely with your Warehouse and Transport Assistant Site Managers, you will oversee the safe, efficient running of the site, ensuring our distribution goals align seamlessly with NEXT’s overall strategy. You will make a tangible impact by ensuring the right products reach our customers at the right time, every time, while managing substantial budgets and driving operational improvements. To set you up for success, NEXT offers the support, resources, and collaborative environment you need to lead your site effectively and continue growing as a senior leader. We offer the successful candidate a compettive starting salary and a host of benefits including a comapny car, executive share allocation and private medical insurance.
What you'll take on
- Drive the overall safe performance, operational efficiency, and service delivery for the Motherwell site.
- Lead and inspire two Assistant Site Managers directly, providing guidance to a wider team of 170+ warehouse and transport colleagues.
- Take full ownership of the site budget, using structured planning to manage staffing and vehicle resources cost-effectively.
- Align resource planning and scheduling with seasonal volume forecasts to ensure consistent service levels.
- Produce regular operational reports (daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal) covering key metrics such as volume, resource allocation, and spend.
- Maintain complete compliance with road transport regulations and 'O'-Licence requirements at all times.
- Collaborate with peers across the wider distribution network to share best practice, streamline processes, and unlock cost savings.
What you'll bring
- Senior leadership experience gained within a large corporate distribution, transport, or logistics environment.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Managers in transport and distribution (SOC 1241) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Middle half £37,908–57,512
- Median £45,864
- Going rate £44,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,410
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Intimate Apparel Retail UK Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1241 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.