Description
Fancy helping run one of our distribution centres?
Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?
What’s the opportunity?
We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Distribution Centre Manager to come and join our team at Coventry. This is a key role within the logistics network and the successful person will be responsible for fully supporting the Distribution Centre Manager with the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution operation. They will also be responsible for running the warehouse in the absence of the Manager
What does the role involve?
Oversee the unloading and receipt of goods into the warehouse
Supervise the completion of all checks and documentation required by law on delivery vehicles and ensures that the appropriate documentation is kept on file and available for inspection at all times
Oversee and undertake quality inspections of goods for delivery, initiating remedial action as required and ensuring goods are wrapped for despatch in line with Company policy and established working practices
Provide leadership and guidance to the supervisors and all other team members, including training and developing and motivating the team to optimise individual and collective work performance
Proactively contribute to the management of Health and Safety within the warehouse
Monitor the workload of colleagues and make sure that manual handling and other health and safety processes are being followed
Supervise and assist the team with moving and handling of furniture and carpets within the warehouse
Assist and support the Distribution Centre Manager with the maintenance and security of the premises, transport, colleagues and stock
Supervise and contribute towards general housekeeping within the DC and vehicles, making sure that they follow company standards
Oversee the basic maintenance of equipment
Heavy lifting
Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays
Who are we looking for?
Experience within a Warehouse Supervisor / Assistant Manager role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strives to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Team player
Ability to lead and coach a team
CPC qualification card would be desirable
What’s in it for you?
Basic salary of £33,000
33 days holidays including bank holidays
Employee benefits platform – access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more!
Colleague Discount
Career progression
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme – to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics
Virtual GP – Access to a GP service 24/7
Salary finance scheme
Pension Scheme
Death in Service
Life assurance
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