Delivery Manager - Barnstaple (N99367)

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Barnstaple is seeking a Delivery Manager to lead and inspire a team focused on outstanding stock processing and organisation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and will be passionate about motivating teams to achieve high performance. The role offers flexible working options and great benefits, including staff discounts and health services.

Benefits

25% off most products

Sharesave Scheme

Access to digital GP services

Life assurance

Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve performance targets.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and support team objectives.
• Strong communication skills to work with various levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver stock processing and organisation effectively.
• Ensure continuous improvement in stockroom processes.
• Create a motivating atmosphere for team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Job Category: Next Stores

Overview

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 21.50hrs p/w; Mon 08:00 - 11:00; Tue 07:30 - 14:00; Thu 15:00 - 19:00; Fri 15:00 - 18:00; Sat 09:00 - 15:00

To be a successful Delivery Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding stock processing, stockroom organisation and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high performing team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient, safe and where performance targets are achieved
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach for all operational activities by working alongside the team, supporting the sales floors and store management team when needed
• Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do
• Ensure smooth running of the stockroom processes by continuously improving, identifying and solving problems - driving the highest stockroom and stock processing standards
• Always strive to ensure our beautifully presented stock is available to our customers as soon as possible
• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivate others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit
• A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
• A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others
• Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• Confident when dealing with people issues
• An effective multi tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload
• Experience in working to productivity related performance targets is desirable but not essential

Qualifications

• In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not typically sponsored under the Skilled Worker route due to relevant Home Office requirements on skills level.
• Candidates are encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

What’s Next

Press the apply button now to start your application. Once you have applied for the job, we will assess your skills and experience based on your application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview, followed by an in-store assessment. To apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. We have over 500 stores, plus Next Online, and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world. We’ve gone global!

Benefits

• Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Sharesave Scheme
• 60% off a generous working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes for work (minimum 6 week contract)
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
• Access to staff discounts at our Staff Shops
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• Discounted health plan for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only)
• Direct to Work – discount online and in-store, items collected next day from work or local store
• Support networks and Wellhub – health and wellbeing benefits