Warehouse Team Manager

Octopus Energy Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Slough seeks a team manager to oversee distribution and transport operations. You'll lead a team of drivers and warehouse operatives, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with health and safety policies. Key qualifications include experience in distribution management and a full UK Driving Licence. The company values diversity and encourages applications from everyone, regardless of qualifications.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead role in a distribution site and/or fleet management is required.
• Must have a full UK Driving Licence (no more than 3 points).
• Forklift driving experience and licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership team in daily operations.
• Manage a team of up to 50 Drivers & Warehouse Operatives.
• Ensure the site, yard, and fleet are organized and safe.
• Champion health and safety policies.
• Resolve any operational issues impacting customers.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and to help us make our vision a reality. We’re spearheading the transition to greener, cheaper energy through the installation of in-home technologies, from smart meters and electric car chargers to low carbon heating, home batteries, solar, and beyond. This is a hands‑on role to manage a team supporting the efficient running of distribution and transport operations for Octopus Energy Services at our Slough distribution centre. We are looking for somebody with awesome people skills and a keen eye to detail. The role will be broad, varied and evolve over time.

What you’ll do

• You’ll support the leadership team in the day to day running of operations and lead a team of up to 50 Drivers & Warehouse Operatives.
• You’ll have responsibility for keeping the site, yard, and fleet clean, organised and safe to aid operational efficiency.
• You’ll have responsibility for all people, processes, performance, wellbeing, and culture.
• You’ll ensure that vehicles, machinery and equipment are well maintained and fit for purpose.
• Champion all health and safety policies, training, and governance.
• You’ll be the first point of contact to quickly resolve any in‑day jeopardy around operational fulfilment, always keeping in mind the customer impact.
• Experience of a lead role in a distribution site and/or fleet management.
• Be able to speak confidently and comfortably with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Approach customers in a friendly and proactive manner, and handle any customer escalations.
• Be very computer literate and comfortable adopting and promoting the use of new tech.
• Start up / entrepreneurial mindset, resilience and ability to adapt to change, helping to scale a critical function for a fast moving business.
• Have a full UK Driving Licence (no more than 3 points).
• Forklift driving experience and licence would be great.
• Be flexible to work and lead 9 hour shifts allocated between 06:00 – 22:00 any day of the week.
• Salary discussions are conducted with recruiters to match experience with the correct salary; Octopus emphasises finding the right fit and would not want salary to be a barrier to applying.

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy is a unique culture, an organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. People work with autonomy alongside a wide range of co‑owners on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Equal Opportunity

Across Octopus, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the diverse skills and perspectives they bring to the team drive our success. If you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every stated requirement.