Team Manager - Argos

Sainsbury’s Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to manage and inspire a diverse team within the Argos Warehouse in Colchester. The successful candidate will drive engagement, uphold company values, and ensure exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include performance coaching, operational management, and ensuring health and safety standards. The role offers market-leading benefits such as discounts, free meals, and a robust pension plan. Join us to make a positive impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in leading large, diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in managing delivery operations.
• Ability to make customer-focused decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team and drive engagement in the warehouse.
• Promote a collaborative environment and uphold company values.
• Manage colleague performance to achieve targets.
• Ensure stock accuracy and security through planning resources.
• Deliver outstanding site results and maintain KPI performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Health and safety management

Performance coaching

Operational management

Inclusive management

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

  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

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

Benefits

• 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 which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues

Commitment to Inclusion

An inclusive place to work and shop. 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. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here .