Deputy Site Manager

Next Careers; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Deputy Site Manager to oversee operations in their large-scale distribution center. This role involves managing around 600 employees and ensuring high operational standards are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience, strong leadership skills, and a focus on driving efficiency. You will work in a fast-paced environment, driving change and continuous improvement while managing multiple projects. Competitive perks and a dynamic work culture await you.

Benefits

Company car

Uniform allowance

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience in a retail or warehouse environment.
• Ability to manage a large team and drive efficiency.
• Familiarity with retail warehouse automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and manage a team of 600 employees.
• Ensure operational efficiency and high-quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvements in warehouse operations.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Communication skills

Budget management

Change management

Job description

Flexible to work between the hours of Sun-Wed 1500

What is on offer?

• Company car
• Uniform allowance of £750 per season
• Executive share option
• Private medical cover
• 25% discount on Next merchandise
• Up to 15% off Brands including Nike, Adidas, Ted Baker, Converse & North Face
• Up to 75% discount at our staff shops
• Contributory pension scheme

Why choose Next?

We are looking for exceptional leaders to become part of our dynamic and growing business.

Next is one of the biggest and best known online and high street Retailers in the UK. At the heart of our operation we have a state of the art Warehousing and Logistics business employing more than 9,000 people across our network, with ambitious growth plans for 2023 and beyond.

Here at Next Distribution we thrive by constantly adapting and innovating to meet the growth in demand for our online operations which serves over 5 million global customers across more than 70 countries.

Life at Next is fast‑paced, varied and challenging and takes a large, talented and efficient operation to keep our 500+ retail stores stocked, deliver our worldwide online offer and strengthen the growing partnerships with over 1,000 brands and the third party customers using the Next’s Total Platform.

You’ll be joining a business which pushes boundaries and pioneers the way. A lot has changed here at Next over the last four decades. One thing that has remained constant is our strong people culture, built around a solid set of company values.

About the Role

Our Deputy Site Managers play a key role in helping us grow and succeed. It is their job to ensure that the operation runs effectively and efficiently.

As an experienced senior manager, you will be responsible for managing around 600 employees, both directly and indirectly across a shift operation. In addition, the Deputy Site Manager will be required to deputise for the Site Operations Manager and run a site for periods of time during the operational calendar, with significant budgetary responsibility.

This is a key “hands on” leadership role which supports the Site Operations Manager in the course of the daily operational management. The role entails ensuring all operational efficiency targets are achieved whilst identifying and minimising risk and maintaining a safe environment and high quality standards.

Effective communication and positive relationship building skills are critical, as is the motivation and desire to develop the team in order to achieve success. You will plan and control an effective and productive site through the relevant control of all resources, ensuring all operational deadlines and standards are met. A proactive manager, you will be key in driving change a nd improvement throughout the operation.

Our Warehouses are large, fast paced 24 hour operations, so there will often be a need for you to make quick operational decisions and to use your initiative. Drawing on your previous management experience in a similar role, you will use your extensive operational knowledge to set achievable seasonal targets for your division, whilst ensuring that we maintain a safe working environment and high quality standards. Working closely with the Senior Management Team and Trade Unions where required, you will naturally identify and drive continuous improvements to meet our ambitious plans for the future of Next Distribution.

We are looking for a strong and positive leader, able to manage multiple projects, priorities and people. Leading by example, you will be highly motivated, with the vision and capability to see and understand the bigger picture. Alongside your extensive experience of retail warehouse automation in a similar role, you will be an influential manager, instrumental in leading and driving change while consistently striving to exceed the expectations of Next directors, partners and customers.

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Generous bonus scheme for many roles
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Free on-site parking
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.

Team Overview

Business Operations connects people, product and process. These teams make everyday work easier for stores, warehouses and offices so customers get a seamless experience.

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About NEXT

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. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on‑line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

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