Warehouse Team Manager

Best Food Logistics; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a motivated Team Manager for their Warehouse Team. This role involves leading Warehouse Operatives, ensuring productivity, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have managerial experience within a multi-temperature environment and strong communication skills. The position offers various benefits including discounts, healthcare support, and pension contributions.

Benefits

21 days holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounts at Tesco and other retailers

Qualifications

• Good managerial experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience in a multi-temperature environment.
• Must be numerate, literate and highly organised.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire Warehouse Operatives to meet productivity goals.
• Train and support team members to meet operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food safety regulations.
• Minimize stock loss through proactive management.

Skills

Managerial experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Excel & Word

Job description

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About the role

We operate the UK's ONLY flexible multi-temp, shared customer delivery logistics network. We buy, warehouse, pick and distribute the entire stock that goes into our customer's stores across the UK, priding ourselves on quality of service.

We are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic Team Manager to join our Warehouse Team. In this role, you'll lead and inspire our Warehouse Operatives, driving daily performance to meet productivity goals and deliver excellent customer service.

Main Responsibilities

• Leading by example to maintain safety, performance, and morale standards; promote a respectful and achievement-oriented work environment
• Train, coach, and support team members to meet operational standards; identify development needs and conduct 3/7/11 probation reviews
• Motivate staff through clear communication of targets, recognition, and constructive feedback
• Ensure delivery of internal/external customer requirements by managing shift demands and resolving issues effectively
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and food safety compliance across the warehouse
• Ensure team understanding and adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation (e.g., Health & Safety, Food Safety)
• Lead or support disciplinary and grievance processes
• Monitor team behaviour, attendance, and payroll accuracy; escalate concerns or trends as needed
• Minimise stock loss and credit costs through proactive management and oversight
• Build positive relationships across departments and management teams
• Demonstrate flexibility in working shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays, to meet operational needs

You will need

Essential

• Good managerial experience in a warehouse environment
• Experience in a multi-temperature environment
• Must be numerate, literate and highly organised
• Must have good keyboard skills and proficient in Excel & Word
• A team player with excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Food safety regulations
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Knowledge of Voice Technology systems

What's in it for you

Pension, 21 days Holiday, Healthcare Cash Plan, Personal Accident Scheme.

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing & Tesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• 25% discount at all Pizza Express & Pizza Hut Restaurants (exc. buffet & deals)
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Pension - save up to 6% and Best will match your contribution
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme