Job Description

Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am 5.00pm

About Us

Oadby Plastics is a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, built on a strong commitment to both our people and sustainability.


We pride ourselves on being a business that genuinely values and invests in its employees, offering a positive and supportive working environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work.


Our Braintree branch reflects the core values that define Oadby Plastics: Attitude, Behaviour, and Culture. These values shape how we work together and how we support our customers every day. Guided by our vision of Customer Service Excellence, we provide a modern, well equipped environment where professionalism and collaboration thrive.


At Oadby Plastics, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. Were proud to offer a workplace where individuals are supported, developed, and encouraged to grow as part of a stable, forward thinking business.

What you will be doing

As Branch Manager, you will be responsible for leading the branch in line with group objectives, ensuring strong commercial performance, operational efficiency, and a positive, well supported team environment. You will oversee day to day operations across sales, warehousing, logistics, and customer service, ensuring the branch runs smoothly and consistently delivers high standards. In everything you do, youll help uphold the companys mission, vision, and values, supporting the bigger picture of our business.


You day to day responsibilities include: -

Manage day to day branch operations across sales, warehouse, and logistics functions. Drive commercial performance through effective account management and local business development activity. Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support retention and growth. Lead, coach, and develop the branch team to achieve consistent performance and high service standards. Monitor KPIs, analyse branch performance, and implement practical improvements. Maintain stock accuracy and coordinate with central logistics to support daily requirements. Work closely with Head Office and other branches to ensure aligned processes and shared best practice.

What are we looking for

Were looking for a Branch Manager with strong commercial awareness, operational understanding, and the confidence to lead a busy branch effectively. You should be wellorganised, able to make clear decisions, and comfortable managing both people and processes to maintain high standards.


To be successful in this role, youll need the following:

Leadership experience within distribution, manufacturing, or a B2B sales environment. Strong commercial skills, with experience in sales, customer management, or account development. A solid understanding of warehouse and logistics operations. Clear communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships. Good organisational, analytical, and problem solving abilities. Confidence in coaching, developing, and supporting a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems (ERP/CRM). Experience working across multiple sites or contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Salary from 80,000 depending on experience Company car and bonus after a qualifying period Company profit share scheme Hours 8.30am 5.00pm Pension Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service Life assurance Free car parking Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Long service awards Free eye tests Employee referral scheme Training and development opportunities Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assisted Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers

We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.

Please submit your CV without delay to avoid disappointment; we may close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. For any candidates being recommended by our current employees, you must apply directly through our website and stipulate the referring employee.