Deputy Pottering and Logistics Manager

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Manchester is looking for a Deputy Portering and Logistics Manager. The role involves managing portering services in a hospital and supervising staff to ensure effective and efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and be proficient in IT, including Excel and Word. The position offers a competitive £32,000 salary and various benefits focused on employee wellbeing, training, and development.

Benefits

Unlimited access to an online mental health platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance Platform

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death-in-Service benefit

Opportunities for career progression

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Flexible work environment

Full training and protective uniform supplied

Qualifications

• Able to analyse data to identify inefficiencies within the service.
• Experience in managing staff and payroll procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to Portering services.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Portering services.
• Conduct meetings and investigations for staff disciplinary issues.
• Work with Health and Safety Advisor on safeguarding issues.

Skills

Proficient IT user (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Confident and adept communicator

Leadership experience in Portering or Logistics

Supervisor/manager experience

Job description

Job Description

• Deputy Portering and Logistics Manager
• Location: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9LT
• £32,000 per annum
• 40 Hours per week / 5 days over 7 between Monday and Sunday

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Job Introduction

At Sodexo, we\'re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Portering and Logistics Manager to be responsible for deputising the Service Manager in their absence and the day-to-day management and efficiency of the department and its staff, with commercial accountability for planning, organising and directing all Portering services to deliver an effective & efficient service through analysis of productivity reports. Ensuring at all times that the service provided is to the company\'s standards and ensures the client\'s and customer satisfaction.

What You\'ll Do:

• Carry out formal meetings and investigations with staff for Disciplinary issues
• Work with the Facilities Matron on any issues specifically relating to Portering/Helpdesk services
• Work with the Health and Safety Advisor on Safeguard issues specifically relating to Portering/Helpdesk services such as Risk assessments, COSHH
• Analysing and reviewing productivity reports and implementing changes in order to maximise efficiencies within the department.
• Ensure payroll procedures are carried out correctly to ensure the accurate and timely payment of all staff. To deal with any payroll queries and errors as a priority liaising directly with payroll as appropriate
• Analysing data to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements within the service
• Maintain staffing levels in line with service requirements
• Establish good working relationships with the Client - attend meetings and complete checks as requested

What You Bring:

• Proficient IT user (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• A confident and adept communicator, with the ability to operate effectively at all levels.
• Leadership experience in Portering or Logistics services, facilities management, leisure, retail sectors, (or related), ideally with exposure to the healthcare market.
• An experienced supervisor / manager and developer of teams, who is effective in directing others.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it\'s a chance to be part of something greater. You\'ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you\'ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you\'ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We\'re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We\'re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Clickhere to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.