Warehouse Team Manager

CO-OP; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail cooperative in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead a sizeable team of operatives in Coventry. This role includes managing warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and coaching team members to optimize performance. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in a logistics environment and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Join a team that values employee well-being and offers competitive benefits, including a generous holiday package, discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with additional shift allowances

30% off Co-op branded products

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Free employee assistance programme

Flexibility in work patterns

On-site facilities including subsidised canteen and parking

Free eye tests every 2 years

Healthcare and wellness support

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a sizeable team in logistics.
• Able to work efficiently and accurately under tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of warehouse policies and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sizeable team of warehouse operatives.
• Coach and develop team efficiency.
• Drive warehouse standards, procedures, and safety.

Skills

Team management

Strong communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

You’ll be responsible for a sizeable team of warehouse operatives, making sure that all products are picked and packed in a safe and secure manner. We’ll look for you to engage with your team; leading and coaching them to deliver better results week on week, along with making sure that they adhere to working standards, policies and procedures. What you’ll do

• manage a sizeable team of warehouse operatives
• inspire, engage and coach your team to be highly efficient
• work towards tight deadlines and critical measures
• develop and build positive relationships with various internal business partners
• drive warehouse standards, procedures and policies – particularly health and safety
• analyse performance data
• identify areas to improve process within your team and the warehouse operations
• plan and organise the delivery of your own and your team's workload; a career with Co‑op in logistics could take you in any number of directions including warehouse management, transport, supply chain or one of our support roles

As a warehouse colleague you’ll be responsible for moving products around the warehouse – picking items our stores have ordered and loading the delivery vehicles. Our LGV Drivers are responsible for getting products to our stores when our customers need them. Whichever role you choose you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career in logistics.

Leading a team in one of our warehouse departments, you’ll be responsible for running the operation in your area while on shift. As a team manager there’s lots of variety making every day different. From managing reports and safety, to supporting your team to achieve their targets, team managers play a key role in keeping the Co‑op supply chain moving.

As a shift manager at Co‑op you’ll be responsible for leading the full operation of your department while on shift. From coaching and training your team to managing costs and budgets while meeting tight deadlines, it’s a big challenge. But it’s also a rewarding role with plenty of opportunities to develop your career as a Co‑op leader in logistics and beyond.

As a warehouse/transport manager you’ll be responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations, from the moment a product arrives at the depot to when it leaves for stores. You’ll lead over 600 colleagues and as a senior leader in the depot you’ll also get involved in national projects and work closely with leaders from other Co‑op sites. It’s a big job, but with lots of variety and challenge on offer, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and grow as Co‑op leader.

Qualifications

• previously managed a sizeable team, preferably from a logistics or FMCG background
• the ability to work at pace and accuracy
• a great track record of reaching and exceeding critical performance measures
• an understanding and great knowledge of warehouse policies and procedures
• great planning skills and able to organise your own and teams workload
• an understanding of how poor service can impact stores and customers
• strong and confident communication skills
• excellent IT skills

Benefits

• At Co‑op you’ll do work that matters, and you’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a competitive salary (including additional shift allowances) and a benefits package which includes holidays starting from 31 days per year (including bank holidays), 30% off Co‑op branded products in our food stores, a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• YuLife – an app that rewards you for exercising with discounts and vouchers for many of the UK's biggest brands
• Free employee assistance programme with extensive health, financial and wellbeing support
• Access to credit unions for loans and savings, plus rental deposit loans and season ticket loans
• Free eye tests every 2 years
• On‑site facilities including a subsidised canteen and free parking
• Holidays starting from 30 days per year (includes bank holidays)
• 30% off Co‑op branded products in our food stores
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexibility – we’ll aim to find a working pattern that fits your life

Success Profile

• Building relationships
• Future focused
• Co‑operation
• Championing Co‑op
• Inspirational communicator

Logistics at Co‑op

Our Logistics teams make sure our stores are always full of the products our customers and member‑owners love. We’re always looking for Warehouse Operatives, LGV Drivers, and a range of Managers and other specialists to join our teams. Whatever job you do, we promise to do right by you. Whether you’re based in our depots or transporting products across the UK, we’ll reward you by supporting your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. We’ll also give you the tools to own your development and your Co‑op career.

Our Values and Principles

Smiling at work is easy when you see the difference you make. That’s why our Logistics colleagues take pride in positively impacting our communities. At Co‑op you’ll be welcomed and included, cared for inside and outside of work, and empowered by supportive leaders. We’re all in this together and at Co‑op, we always look out for each other. We’ll do all we can to help you create a great work/life balance. If you experience abuse or harassment in the workplace, we’ll support you. Your manager won’t solve all your problems, but they’ll understand and empower you.