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Warehouse Team Manager
Job ref: 27159 Category: Supervisor
1. Salary Competitive
2. Location Unit A Pret, Rd Park, Hoddesdon
3. Contract Type Permanent
4. Hours 40 hours per week working 4 days on, 4 days off which will include weekends and public holidays
5. Closing Date 5 September, 2025
6. Business Unit Best Food Logistics
7. Share
, 0.00711805
Unit A Pret, Rd Park, Hoddesdon EN11 0RF
About the role
We operate the UK’s ONLY flexible multi-temp, shared customer delivery logistics network. We buy, warehouse, pick and distribute the entire stock that goes into our customer’s stores across the UK, priding ourselves on quality of service.
We are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic Team Manager to join our Warehouse Team. In this role, you’ll lead and inspire our Warehouse Operatives, driving daily performance to meet productivity goals and deliver excellent customer service.
Main Responsibilities
8. Lead by example to maintain safety, performance, and morale standards; promote a respectful and achievement-oriented work environment
9. Train, coach, and support team members to meet operational standards; identify development needs and conduct 3/7/11 probation reviews
10. Motivate staff through clear communication of targets, recognition, and constructive feedback
11. Ensure delivery of internal/external customer requirements by managing shift demands and resolving issues effectively
12. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and food safety compliance across the warehouse
13. Ensure team understanding and adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation such as Health & Safety, Food Safety
14. Lead or support disciplinary and grievance processes
15. Monitor team behaviour, attendance and escalate concerns or trends as needed
16. Minimise stock loss through proactive management and oversight
17. Build positive relationships across departments and management teams
18. Demonstrate flexibility in working shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays, to meet operational requirements
You will need
Essential:
19. Good managerial experience in a warehouse environment
20. Experience in a multi-temperature environment
21. Must be numerate, literate and highly organised
22. Must have good keyboard skills and proficient in Excel & Word
23. A team player with excellent communication skills
Desirable:
24. Knowledge of Food safety regulations
25. Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
26. Knowledge of Voice Technology systems
What's in it for you
Pension, 21 days Holiday, Healthcare Cash Plan, Personal Accident Scheme.
The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!
27. 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
28. 20% discount on F&F Clothing & Tesco Café
29. 10% Booker discount
30. 25% discount at all Pizza Express & Pizza Hut Restaurants (exc. buffet & deals)
31. 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
32. Pension – save up to 6% and Best will match your contribution
33. 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
34. Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan
35. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme