Senior Operations Warehouse Clerk (days)

Tesco Hungary; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food & drink wholesaler in the UK is seeking a Senior Operations role to oversee daily warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse logistics, strong knowledge of health and safety, and leadership skills to manage a team effectively. The position is based in Pontefract and offers a full-time schedule with flexible working options. Join us in maintaining an efficient and safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse operations or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and implementation.
• Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day operational schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations to meet service, safety, and quality standards.
• Track and complete key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve productivity.
• Supervise and mentor a team of direct reports.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Health and safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Reporting into Warehouse Shift Manager

Managing and supporting daily warehouse operations

Managing and completing KPI’s

Supporting and overseeing Health and Safety operations ensuring that the workplace is a safe environment at all times

Supervise and manage direct reports 40 hours per week Any 5 days over 7 – permanent days

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Shift Manager, the Senior Operations role plays a vital part in leading and delivering efficient, safe, and effective warehouse operations. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience, leadership capability, and a strong understanding of operational KPIs and health and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee and support daily warehouse operations to meet service, safety, and quality standards

- Track, report, and complete key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve productivity

- Champion and manage Health & Safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members

- Supervise and mentor a team of direct reports, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven culture

- Work closely with the Warehouse Shift Manager and other stakeholders to support departmental goals

Required Skills & Experience

- Proven experience in warehouse operations or logistics

- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and implementation

- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills

- Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day operational schedule

- Experience managing performance against KPIs

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is aDisability Confident Committedemployer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please [e-mail]

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk