As Shift Leader, you will work with the Branch Leadership Team and colleagues to support the Area Manager in ensuring that your branch is Health, Safe and Legal at all times, maximising efficiency, availability, and delivering great service to our customers.
This is a fast-moving, challenging role that provides great exposure to our vibrant customer base, allowing you to influence the service we provide.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful team and kick-start your career in Food Wholesale.
Responsibilities include:
1. Opening, closing, and managing the complete operational running of the branch, making decisions prioritising health and safety.
2. Supporting a Health, Safe and Legal culture; keeping colleagues informed of H&S and Security updates.
3. Ensuring a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
4. Compliance with company policies, procedures, and mandatory training.
5. Leading by example, embodying the Code of Business Conduct and Win Together Behaviours.
6. Living the PRIDE values within the branch and focusing on delivering excellent availability and service.
7. Supporting colleagues during induction and training.
8. Building and maintaining positive internal and external relationships.
9. Championing Diversity and Inclusion, ensuring Everyone Is Welcome at Booker.
Skills and experience required:
1. Excellent communication skills with team supervising or managing experience.
2. A proven track record in coaching, motivating, guiding, and holding team members accountable.
3. Flexibility, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills.
4. Practical experience in retail/wholesale trade.
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses from over 190 branches, with extensive distribution and support facilities across the UK.
We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We welcome conversations about flexible working to support our diverse workforce.
Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer, dedicated to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For accessibility support, contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.
Please note: Candidates must be over 18 for roles involving early mornings, late nights, warehouse work, alcohol, or driving. High application volumes may lead to early closing of roles. Feedback is available only to interviewed candidates.
*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately, with different benefits.*
For more information, visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
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