Warehouse Section Manager

Home Bargains; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK discount retailer is seeking a Warehouse Section Manager at its Amesbury Distribution Centre. In this role, you will lead and inspire your team to achieve operational excellence and drive performance targets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in warehouse environments, a proven record in change management, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a salary of £39,211.07 per annum along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

10% store discount

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plans

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fast-paced warehouse environments, managing large teams.
• Proven track record in change management and driving business improvements.
• Expertise in warehousing health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure warehouse operations run effectively across functions.
• Lead team on the DC floor, providing support.
• Drive team to deliver shift KPIs and maintain cleaning standards.

Skills

Operational efficiency

Hands-on leadership

Performance management

Problem solving

Team recruitment

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead and inspire a high-performing team in a fast-paced distribution environment? Based at our Amesbury Distribution Centre, we’re looking for a driven and passionate Warehouse Section Manager to oversee and support our warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and excellence in all areas.

In this role, you’ll lead your team to achieve key performance targets, delivering exceptional results while fostering a positive and collaborative working environment. Through regular performance briefings and hands-on support, you’ll keep your team motivated and focused on business objectives, proactively addressing any challenges that may impact performance.

With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll have the opportunity to utilise your skills and experience to drive process improvements and contribute to the overall success of our operation.

Responsibilities

• Operational Efficiency: Ensure all elements of the warehouse operation run effectively and efficiently across various functions including Goods In, Automation, Manual operations, and Stock Control.


• Hands-On Leadership: Spend 80% of time on the DC floor leading the team, providing support and guidance as required.


• Performance Management: Drive the team to consistently deliver shift KPIs and maintain high cleaning standards.


• Problem Solving: Identify and proactively resolve problems impacting team performance and KPIs.


• Resource Coordination: Work collaboratively with the Shift Manager and other Section Managers to align resources and mitigate operational issues.


• Team Recruitment & Training: Recruit, onboard, and induct new team members, ensuring their induction and H&S training are 100% complete.


• Performance Reviews: Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings to review team members' performance and development needs, providing real-time feedback and coaching.


• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all health and safety standards and training are up to date, conducting regular safety checks and maintaining 100% compliance.

As you succeed as a Section Manager, clear pathways for career progression will open up. Demonstrating leadership and operational excellence can lead into more senior roles such as Shift Manager. With the company's investment in cutting-edge technology and its continuous growth, you will be well-positioned to take on broader responsibilities and new challenges in an ever-expanding environment.

Benefits

• £39,211.07 per annum


• Full Time


• 40 hours per week working any 5 days out of 7, rotational.


• Fixed Late Shift - 1.30pm-10.00pm

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.


• Contributable company pension scheme


• 10% store discount at all our retail stores


• Death in Service Benefit


• Long service recognition scheme


• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  
  
  
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  
  
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  
  
  • Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover
  
  
  
  

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Extensive experience in fast-paced warehouse environments, managing large teams and achieving operational targets.


• Proven track record in change management and driving business improvements.


• Expertise in warehousing health and safety procedures.


• Strong communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills.


• Proactive problem-solving, analytical skills, and effective teamwork capabilities.


• Ability to influence stakeholders, guide teams, and focus on coaching and mentoring.

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started over 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 600+ stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn\'t have it any other way!