Warehouse Shift manager

Gear4music Limited; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant and fast-growing company is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to lead a dynamic team in York. The successful candidate will ensure efficient operations, uphold safety standards, and cultivate a positive working environment. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to providing the best online shopping experience in music.

Benefits

Employee discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Comfortable staff facilities

Free hot beverages

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to analyse data and work autonomously.
• Strong attention to safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage a shift team of up to 50 operatives.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse policies and health & safety procedures.
• Develop and train team members while maintaining performance standards.

Skills

People management

Good communication skills

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Job description

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Recruitment Manager @ Gear4music - We are Hiring!

Are you an experienced Warehouse Shift manager who doesn’t mind rolling your sleeves up and being hands on? As our business continually growing, we are looking to reinforce our formidable warehouse management team who are responsible for making sure the heart of our business keeps beating.

Reporting to the Senior Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of one of our busy Warehouse Departments, leading a shift team of around 20 skilled operatives—expanding to as many as 50 during peak periods. You will ensure that all daily tasks are completed to keep the warehouse running smoothly, meeting both business and customer needs, while upholding the highest standards of staff welfare and safety. You'll be making sure that all warehouse policies, health and safety procedures and protocols are followed by yours and the wider team.

We will be looking for the successful candidate to not just maintain current standards but develop the team and the service they deliver as the company continues to grow.

Who we are

Launched in 2003, we’re a vibrant and fast-growing company with a passion for music. We really care about our people and want them to grow with us in an open and supportive environment.

We have a large team with many different needs and personalities, across a wide range of different focus areas, including marketing, logistics, technology, and customer service.

We want to provide our customers with the best online shopping experience in music, wherever they are across the world.

Who you are

You will be happy to lead by example, encouraging a strong team orientated work ethic in everything you do. You will be comfortable managing the day to day, meeting tight deadlines and making decisions that have the customers' needs at the heart of what we do. You will support and develop all team members and new starters and be the first point of call on the warehouse floor. Delivering a proactive and preventative approach to Health & Safety, and ensuring legal compliance and safe working practices at all times

You will be a strong presence throughout the Warehouse Service operation, making decisions, problem-solving and balancing priorities whilst always acting with integrity and due diligence.

What we are looking for

• Previous people management experience within a Warehouse environment, including developing teams of people and training others on operating procedures
• Good communications skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills, including the ability to analyse data
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Experience of managing staff rotas
• Punctual and reliable
• Focused and methodical approach to tasks, with good attention to detail
• Personable, self-motivated and with the ability to work to deadlines
• The ability to think out of the box in pressurised scenarios
• A ‘can do’ attitude and approach to daily tasks, willing to pitch in and support your team to get the job done

Useful but not essential

• Fork Truck experience, but not essential
• Goods In Experience would be useful
• Previous Experience in eCommerce

Things to consider.

We are a busy 7-day a week operation working from 06:00 to 23:00 Monday to Friday and currently a weekend day shift. This is a weekly rotating shift role and requires the flexibility to work the following hours/dates:

Early Shift: 06:00 – 14:30 Monday to Friday + Saturday 08:30 – 17:00 (you will be required to work a total of 5 out of the 7 days)

Late Shift: 14:30 – 23:00 Monday to Friday + Sunday 08:30 – 17:00 (you will be required to work a total of 5 out of the 7 days)

During our peak times throughout October, November and December there may be a requirement to work additional hours which is paid as overtime

What we'll give you

Enjoy our break room with complimentary hot beverages. Additionally, we have an onsite snack bar featuring a variety of chilled food options such as sandwiches, pastries, and confectionery items for purchase.

Alongside the benefit of working with a fantastic bunch of talented people, we are committed to providing a well-rounded benefits package that includes development opportunities and support for your wellbeing:

• Generous discount scheme across our full range of music and home entertainment products.
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 caring & compassionate support across a wide range of areas.
• Access to 30 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the business, demonstrating our commitment to prioritising mental health & wellbeing support as a ‘Mindful Employer’.
• Free onsite parking.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Comfortable staff facilities.
• Free tea and coffee.

Plus, the following: employee referral scheme and annual flu vaccinations.

We have an open, collaborative, and friendly culture, and offer a supportive learning environment for people to grow and develop a career with us.

If you would like to further your career with a dynamic, growing company, where you can expect to be rewarded for hard work - please apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and General Business

• Industries

  Retail Musical Instruments

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