Team Manager - Argos

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Croydon seeks a Team Manager for logistics operations. You will lead large teams, ensuring smooth delivery while fostering a collaborative environment. Candidates should have experience in fast-paced settings and a customer-focused mindset. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including discounts and pensions.

Benefits

Discount card for shopping

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Share schemes

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record in managing delivery operations.
• Inclusive management style that motivates colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Promote a collaborative team environment.
• Manage and coach colleagues to achieve targets.
• Work collaboratively to deliver outstanding results.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Customer-focused decisions

Job description

Salary: £33,050

Location: Croydon LFC, Croydon, CR0 4XS

Contract type: Permanent

Business area: Argos Local Fulfilment Centres

Closing date: 19 August 2025

Requisition ID: 400012603

Shift hours

Early shift: 07:00 - 15:00

Late shift: 15:00 - 23:00

At the heart of our operations, logistics is the powerhouse that ensures thousands of products reach millions of customers daily. We plan meticulously for all occasions, from barbecue weekends to Sunday roasts. Our decisions are driven by insight and data, but it’s our judgment that sets us apart. We are constantly evolving and need individuals who champion change, inspire others, and excel in collaboration and communication. Join us to make a significant impact and achieve great things together!

What you’ll be doing

• Promote a collaborative team environment with open communication, uphold company values, and encourage a positive workplace
• Manage and coach colleagues to achieve targets and maintain health and safety standards through effective performance conversations
• Work collaboratively within the Argos Warehouse (LFC) to deliver outstanding site results and sustained KPI performance
• Plan resources, ensure stock accuracy, and security using forecasts and trends

What makes a great Team Manager

• Experience leading large, diverse teams in a fast-paced, unionized environment
• Proven track record in managing multi-drop and final mile delivery operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service for customers
• An inclusive management style that embraces diversity and motivates colleagues at all levels
• Consistently make customer-focused decisions that deliver outstanding outcomes

Working for us has great rewards

• Market-leading benefits and training, including:
• Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s on Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
• Free food and hot drinks: provided for colleagues in all warehouses
• Generous holiday entitlement: based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension: company matches between 4-7.5% of contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: buy shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts: offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support: including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer where every colleague can reach their full potential and every customer feels welcome. We offer resources to support colleagues, internal networks for representation, and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion.

If you want to learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.

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

Note: We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.