Overview
We at Oak Furnitureland are going through an exciting transformation across our business, to ensure we remain innovative, competitive, and consistently delivering exceptional services and products to our customers. To do this, we need to hire and retain great talent like you. The successful candidate will be able to co-ordinate a fleet of 15+ vehicles and ensure and maintain compliance in all aspects of the EU law. You must have good communication skills, basic Health and Safety knowledge and be able to manage a team. 40 hrs per week 5 days out of 7 -Monday to Friday hours are 9am till 5.30pm but flexibility required as there is a morning and afternoon shift.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team, identify ways to keep them focused and on track, act independently and think on your feet, and make sound management decisions.
* Build and develop your team with full autonomy, searching for and implementing efficiency and developing better ways of working to improve the overall customer experience.
* Co-ordinate a fleet of 15+ vehicles and ensure compliance with all aspects of EU law.
* Advise and teach staff on safe and proper operating procedures, relevant checks, and related duties.
* Maintain accurate staff and vehicle records and ensure fleet and driver records are compliant with DVSA requirements.
* Contribute to people management activities such as performance reviews, staff development, disciplinary and grievance handling.
* Undertake other reasonable duties as required related to logistics operations and management.
* Demonstrate the ability to cope in challenging situations and maintain attention to detail while delivering results and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience as a site manager, shift manager, or team manager.
* Experience of managing or working in a warehouse or distribution environment with a deep understanding of transport and compliance.
* Effective communication skills and proven ability to motivate and manage a team of people.
* IT literacy with knowledge of WMS systems.
* Ability to produce, understand and report on operational performance information.
* Focused on delivering excellent service to all customers.
* Able to cope with change and manage own workload and priorities, and to deliver results and meet deadlines.
* Knowledge of relevant H&S, HR legislation and good practice.
About Oak Furnitureland
We have a lot to be proud of here at Oak Furnitureland. Our furniture is exclusively designed and properly made with quality hardwood responsibly sourced. We emphasise our people and a united team across showroom colleagues, delivery drivers, customer service, and logistics, all working towards shared purpose and values. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and will provide adjustments for applicants who need them.
Benefits
* Employee discount on Oak Furnitureland products after probation.
* Life assurance: free cover of a minimum of two times annual salary up to age 65.
* Birthday day off.
* Competitive salaries, reviewed annually.
* Holidays: minimum of 28 days per year (pro rata if part-time).
* Pension: 4% employee contribution matched by the company.
* Health and wellbeing discounts on local gym memberships.
* Employee Assistance Programme: counselling services.
* Rewards: discounts on dining, shopping, entertainment and holidays.
* Free on-site parking at all locations.
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