Delivery Manager - Stockton Teesside Park (N107984)
Location: Next Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom
Hours: 33 hrs per week – Sun 09:00‑16:30; Tue 13:30‑20:30; Wed 08:00‑15:00; Thu 08:00‑15:00; Fri 13:30‑20:30
To be a successful Delivery Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding stock processing, stockroom organisation and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high performing team will be crucial to your success. Flexible working options are available.
About the Role
* Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in a commercial, operationally efficient, safe environment where performance targets are achieved.
* Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational activities by working alongside the team, supporting the sales floors and store management team when needed.
* Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do.
* Ensure smooth running of the stockroom processes by continuously improving, identifying and solving problems – driving the highest stockroom and stock processing standards.
* Always strive to ensure our beautifully presented stock is available to our customers as soon as possible.
About You
* You are passionate about our customers, people and products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivates others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit.
* A team player who works at their best in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with the new objectives.
* A great communicator who can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure – always realistic with your expectations of others.
* Able to demonstrate the ability to problem‑solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward.
* Confident when dealing with people issues.
* An effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload.
* Experience in working to productivity‑related performance targets is desirable but not essential.
EEO Statement: In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not typically considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates are encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
What’s Next
Press the apply button now to start your application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a telephone or video interview to learn more about your experience and fit for the role. Successful candidates may be invited for an in‑store assessment. You must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the last six months.
About Us
Next is a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We are the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and market leader in kidswear. With over 500 stores, plus the Next Online, we now sell online in more than 70 countries globally.
Benefits and Team Incentives
* Fantastic rewards for achieving great results.
* 25% discount on most Next, Made, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria’s Secret products (when purchased through Next).
* 10% discount on most partner brands and up to 15% off branded beauty.
* Sharesave Scheme.
* 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6‑week contract).
* Early VIP access to sale stock.
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers via our online benefits platform.
* Access to fantastic discounts at Staff Shops.
* Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
* Life assurance.
* Discounted health plans for you and your family.
* Financial wellbeing support.
* Apprenticeships (England stores only).
* Direct to Work – discounts on online and in‑store purchases, free next‑day collection from local store.
* Support networks and Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, PT sessions and more.
Contact & Support: For assistance with application adjustments due to disability or long‑term condition, email careers@next.co.uk (include “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject) or call 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726 (line open Mon‑Thu 9am‑5pm; Fri 9am‑4.45pm; Sat 9am‑5pm; Sun 9am‑4pm). Excludes bank holidays.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Retail
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