Shift Leader

Booker; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established food wholesale company is seeking a Shift Leader in Basingstoke. The role involves managing branch operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and leading a team to deliver exceptional service. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a practical background in retail or wholesale. The position offers a great opportunity to grow within the industry while promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, with experience in supervising or managing a team.
• A proven track record of coaching and motivating a team.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience in the retail/wholesale trade.

Responsibilities

• Opening, closing, and managing the complete operational running of the branch.
• Supporting a Health, Safe, and Legal culture.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervision experience

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job description

As Shift Leader, you will work with the Branch Leadership Team and colleagues to support the Area Manager in ensuring that your branch is Health, Safe, and Legal at all times, maximising efficiency, availability, and delivering great service to our customers.

This is a fast-moving, challenging role that offers great exposure to our vibrant customer base, allowing you to influence the service we provide.

This role provides a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful team and kick-start a career in Food Wholesale.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Opening, closing, and managing the complete operational running of the branch, making decisions for the health and safety of our customers and colleagues, and taking the lead in the absence of the Area Manager.
2. Supporting a Health, Safe, and Legal culture by ensuring all colleagues are informed of any H&S and Security updates.
3. Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment in the branch.
4. Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and mandatory training.
5. Leading by example, role modelling the Code of Business Conduct and Win Together Behaviours.
6. Lived PRIDE in the branch, focusing on delivering great availability and service.
7. Supporting colleagues during induction and training.
8. Building and maintaining good working relationships internally and externally.
9. Championing Diversity and Inclusion, ensuring Everyone Is Welcome at Booker.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

1. Excellent communication skills, with experience in supervising or managing a team.
2. A proven track record of coaching, motivating, guiding a team, and holding people accountable for delivering great service.
3. Flexibility, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills.
4. Practical experience in the retail/wholesale trade.

About Booker:

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses from over 190 branches, distribution centres, and support locations across the UK.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) means everyone should feel represented and able to be themselves at work. We welcome conversations about flexible working to support your needs.

We are a proud Disability Confident Committed employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For accessibility support, contact [e-mail].

Please note:

• Candidates must be over 18 for roles involving early/late shifts, warehouse work, alcohol, or driving.
• High volumes of applications may lead to earlier closing of roles. Feedback is provided only to interviewees.
• Booker Group operates separately from Tesco plc, with different benefits. Visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk for more information.