Warehouse Team Manager - Nights

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food distribution company in Bedford is looking for a Team Manager for the night shift. You will support the Operations Manager in efficient operations and manage a diverse team in a purpose-built depot. Ideal candidates should have first line management experience, strong organizational skills, and good communication abilities. Attractive benefits and development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Holiday and maternity leave pay above statutory entitlements

Outstanding training and development

Generous staff discount

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• First line management experience in a food distribution environment.
• Good level of Maths and English.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations Manager with daily warehouse operations.
• Manage staff scheduling and performance.
• Ensure adherence to H&S legislation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation and time management

Conflict management

Mathematics and English proficiency

Microsoft Word and Excel

Job description

Overview

Team Manager Night shift 10pm to 6am.

First line Management experience and experience in managing people in a food distribution environment is essential

IT Literate and knowledge of using a WMS system would be an advantage

Competitive salary.

This is an exciting opportunity. A.F. Blakemore are recruiting for a purpose built multi temperature depot in Bedford. We are looking for an experienced Team Manager in our Warehouse operation, who is motivated, friendly, hard-working and passionate. The ideal candidate has the drive and motivation to support and engage a diverse team. You will be required to support and assist the Operations Manager with the organisation and control of efficient and profitable operations within the depot.

If you have the desire to manage, with drive and determination, then this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• To support the Operations Manager with the supervision of effective operations and adherence to H&S legislation
• To carry out supervisory tasks as required by the Operations Manager
• To cover areas of operations when low on resources as requested by the Operations Manager to ensuring consistent operational performance
• To ensure effective operations in the temporary absence of the Operations Manager
• The assist with staff scheduling, including absence management and performance
• To assist the Operations Manager in the effective use and maintenance of all equipment and machinery

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Good level of Maths and English and working knowledge of Microsoft programmes- Word and Excel is desirable
• Warehousing experience essential
• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to build good working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Strong organisation and time management skills essential
• Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner
• Shows a commitment to ongoing personal development and training, always striving to improve

What’s in it for you?

Excellent benefits package including:

• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Paid Breaks
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards

Please download the job description for more information.

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.