Warehouse Team Manager

Booker; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food & drink wholesaler seeks a Warehouse Team Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure efficiency in their London site. You'll lead a team, manage the logistics of goods, and engage in the continuous development of your staff within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Warehouse function within FMCG distribution.
• Knowledge of business and operational aspects of supervising a DC Warehouse.
• Excellent motivational communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Warehouse operations and ensure smooth running.
• Ensure receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching Goods safely.
• Train and develop warehouse operatives effectively.

Skills

IOSH

Microsoft 365

People skills

Employment Law

Job description

The Warehouse Team Manager will support the site management team in the efficient and cost-effective management of warehouse operations. It will be your responsibility to ensure the smooth running of daily warehouse activities and to provide the required level of service to customers at all times.

AM & PM Vacancies available, 5 days over 7

AM: 06:00 - 14:00

PM: 14:00 - 22:00

You will ensure that the receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching of goods are carried out correctly, meeting productivity levels and budget constraints, while maintaining a safe working environment through effective team management.

To be successful in this role, you need working knowledge of warehouse functions within the FMCG distribution industry, as well as an understanding of the business and operational aspects of supervising a DC warehouse operation. Knowledge of the transport function would be advantageous.

As the team leader, you'll have excellent motivational and communication skills, with the ability to manage, train, coach, and develop colleagues. Proficiency in MS Office is essential for reporting and managing people processes.

• IOSH certification
• Microsoft 365 proficiency
• Strong people skills
• Knowledge of employment law

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centres nationwide.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), ensuring everyone feels represented and able to be themselves at work. We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate different life circumstances.

Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer, dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process. For accessibility support, please contact [e-mail].

Please note that candidates must be over 18 for roles involving early mornings, late evenings, or work in certain areas such as warehouse, alcohol, and driving roles.

During high application volumes, roles may close earlier than advertised. We can only provide feedback to candidates who attend interviews.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately, with different benefits.*

For more information, visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk