Warehouse Section Leader

GIST; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Thatcham is seeking a Warehouse Section Leader to manage operational areas and ensure delivery of key performance indicators. The role involves providing feedback, coaching colleagues, and maintaining a safe working environment. Applicants should have an understanding of warehouse management systems and skills in communication and leadership. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for candidates who want to thrive in a collaborative workplace.

Benefits

£34,485 plus £4,500 shift premium

20% M&S discount

20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme and life assurance

Perks via employee app

Access to wellbeing support

Tailored induction

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to identify risks and develop solutions.
• Experience in delivering operational service KPIs.
• Competence in coaching and supporting new starters.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear communication and ongoing feedback to colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Take accountability for specific operational areas.

Skills

Understanding of warehouse management systems

Communication skills

Leadership and coaching

Job description

Working in partnership with M& S, at Gist we deliver industry‑leading logistics and supply chain düzg.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

As a Warehouse Section Leader you'll play a key role at the centre of our operation, where every action you take contributes to our customers enjoying their favourite M&S food.

Our operation in Thatcham are looking for candidates who can commit to an any 4 out of 7 shift pattern, working 38 hours per week between the hours of 16:00‑06:00am.

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…

• £34,485 plus £4,500 shift premium
• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, Regis and food
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life.Google Assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first‑class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive Team: Join a close‑knit community where collaboration is key

What will you do & what will you need

As part of your role, you will provide clear communication and ongoing feedback to colleagues with clear examples and expected outcomes. Understand and deliver against the operational plan for that day, taking accountability for a specific operational area. Support with immediate resolution of safety concerns where appropriate and escalation of safety incidents, hazards or near misses. Be responsible for delivery of operational service KPIs and coach colleagues to improve their performance and deliver key operational expectations. You will support the induction of new starters and ongoing legal and operational training requirements for colleagues (with TWI’s). Undertake colleague Return to Work interviews promptly and put in place initial supportive measures if required, ensuring training and development needs are identified and reviewed frequently. Prioritise issues as necessary and rectify through to conclusion, ensuring colleagues are operating in a safe and legal environment at all times. Create pointe in environment … where everyone can make suggestions and be heard by acting on colleague feedback, ensuring compliance against Gist Health and Safety procedures.

Ideally, you will have a good understanding of warehouse management systems, the ability to identify potential risks and develop solutions and an innovative approach to leadership – being creative and implementing new ways to improve performance.

Who are we and where will you be

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era.

Apply today and Join us on the road to success

Upon application if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.