Team Manager - Argos

Sainsbury's; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Team Manager for their Argos Warehouse in Bedford. The role involves leading a diverse team, ensuring exceptional customer service, and promoting a positive workplace culture. Candidates should have experience in fast-paced environments and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

10% discount at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Sainsbury’s share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in leading large, diverse teams in a fast-paced, unionised environment.
• Proven track record in managing multi-drop and final mile delivery operations.
• An inclusive management style that embraces diversity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team, driving engagement and role modelling Sainsbury's values.
• Manage and coach colleagues to achieve targets and maintain health and safety standards.
• Plan resources and ensure stock accuracy and security.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Focus

Team Collaboration

Diversity Management

Job description

What you’ll be doing

• Lead a dynamic team, driving engagement and role modelling Sainsbury's values within the Argos Warehouse (LFC), prioritising exceptional customer service.

• Promote a collaborative team environment with open communication, upholding company values and encouraging a positive workplace culture.

• Manage and coach colleagues to achieve targets and maintain health and safety standards through effective performance conversations.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Argos Warehouse (LFC) to deliver outstanding site results and sustained KPI performance.

• Plan resources and ensure stock accuracy and security using forecasts and trends.

What makes a great Team Manager

• Experience in leading large, diverse teams in a fast-paced, unionised environment.

• Proven track record in managing multi-drop and final mile delivery operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for customers.

• An inclusive management style that embraces diversity and motivates colleagues at all levels.

• Consistently making customer-focused decisions that deliver outstanding outcomes.

Working for us has great rewards

• We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.

• Free food and hot drinks – provided for colleagues in all our warehouses.

• Generous holiday entitlement – based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave.

• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions.

• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices.

• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.

• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

Our commitment to inclusivity

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. We offer resources, mentorship, training, and career progression pathways to support our colleagues' growth. Our internal networks work to ensure true representation and to remove barriers.

If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.

Note

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high number of applications.

Responsibilities

Managing in our Warehouses:

Our management teams are central to our warehouse operations, leading by example to inspire teams to deliver their best every day. They oversee the storage, movement, and delivery of Argos products, ensuring we provide industry-leading, fast-track service that meets our customers' needs through technology and teamwork.