Job Description
Organisation: ESPO
Work Location: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES
Salary: £25,995 – £26,409 per annum (pro rata for part time) (Pay award pending)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent shifts – 6-2/2-10
Closing Date: 22nd May 2026
ESPO is responsible for the supply of goods and services to the Consortium Members of Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Leicester City, Lincolnshire, Peterborough City, Warwickshire, Norfolk and other public bodies within the area and nearby. ESPO maintains a 120,000 sq ft warehouse at Grove Park for the storage and distribution of a wide range of educational stationery and cleaning materials, and other goods to schools, offices, homes and various establishments. Goods are distributed according to a planned schedule using a fleet of its own, contractor and courier vehicles.
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in the logistics industry. The role is a practical, first-line supervisory position with responsibility for ensuring the Goods Out function runs efficiently and meets all deadlines, in line with business priorities and operational requirements.
About You
* Have or be able to obtain a current certificate of competence for electric stacker truck and have an NVQ 2 or equivalent.
* Proven relevant experience in a large fast-moving distribution warehouse, working with planned vehicle loads and zone picking.
* Sound knowledge of large distribution warehouse systems and procedures, including warehouse functions.
* Good motivator of staff to achieve required output and KPI targets – positive can-do approach to achieve team objectives. Numerate for accurate use of numbers – literate, to read paperwork, endorse as appropriate – competent user (incl. create and amend) of Excel spreadsheets.
* Experience in managing health and safety standards in a warehouse environment.
What We Offer
* Flexible working opportunities and access to employee benefits portal with car lease scheme.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 after 5 years’ service), and a scheme to buy additional leave.
* Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
* Opportunities for learning development.
* Great office location next to Fosse Park, with free on-site parking and easy access to M1 and M69.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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