Warehouse Team Manager - Days

Bidfood UK; Lee Mill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension with employer match

Life cover

Health plan

Confidential support

Job summary

Bidfood UK in Lee Mill is seeking a Warehouse Team Manager to lead the warehouse operations and, most importantly, the people who power them. You’ll coach and develop the team while ensuring safe, accurate picking and efficient processes.

You’ll drive performance against KPIs, foster open communication, and manage recruitment, attendance and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment. This role rewards strong leadership with a supportive, safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse or distribution team.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse legislation, health & safety and audits.
• Ability to drive performance against KPIs.
• Comfort in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Coaching the team to reach their full potential.
• Communicating openly and consistently, delivering key messages to the team at the right time.
• Managing recruitment, absence, performance, conduct and safety.
• Allocating work considering individual and team capability and driving hours.
• Carrying out investigations and upholding safety.
• Maintaining safety and efficiency in picking and stocking.

Skills

People management

Team motivation

Communication

KPI focus

Health & safety

Fast-paced environment

Job description

About the role

Warehouse Team Manager

Our journey began back in1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business witha great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in thecountry.

Where hasyour journey taken you so far?

• Areyou a great people manager?
• Doyou have the ability to drive and motivate a team to work together and achievetheir goals?
• Areyou a great communicator with a proven ability to build relationships at alllevels?
• Motivatedto meet and exceed KPI’s?
• Experience with warehouse legislation,health & safety and audits?
• Love working in fast pacedenvironments?
• Then why not make our journey your journey?
• Play animportant part in our journey

AsWarehouse Team Manager, you’ll work as part of a team responsible for managingthe operations, warehouse and most importantly… the people! You’ll really ‘get’the value in recognising good work in the team and making sure they aremotivated will be your priority! You’ll lead the team putting safety at theforefront and working towards shared goals of delivering the best service!

Someof the key parts of the role:

• Coaching the team to reach their full potential
• Communicating openly and consistently, delivering keymessages to the team at the right time
• Managing recruitment, absence, performance conduct safetyand service.
• Allocating work considering individual/team capabilityand legal driving hours to achieve targets
• Carrying out good quality investigations
• And no matter what you’re doing, you’ll always bepromoting and managing all safety

You’llmake sure all goods are picked, numbered and stocked safely and efficientlythrough managing the team. You’ll take charge of looking after companyequipment making sure it is maintained and organised to reach maximumproductivity levels.

Mostof all you’ll role model our values especially through challenging times! Warehousesin Bidfood are fast paced and we’re looking for someone to really care aboutthe team and the quality of service we deliver.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hardwork. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financialsecurity, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’llmatch your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costsfor all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech,travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay beforepayday.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the bestpossible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse andcaring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bringunique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you tojoin us - and you really can come as you are!

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!