Deputy Warehouse Shift Manager

Job role: Deputy Warehouse Shift Manager

Salary: £29,000 per annum

Location: Unit C, Block B Larkfield Trading Estate, New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford ME20 6SW

Shift pattern: Thursday - Monday / 23:00pm - 07:30am 

We have an excellent opportunity for an energised and experienced Deputy Warehouse Shift Manager to join our team in our Maidstone depot. Our team play an important role in supporting our business to deliver world-class service and time-critical parcels to our customers located throughout the United Kingdom.

You will play an integral part in the efficient day to day operations of our Distribution Centre, you will work closely with our experienced Operations Manager who will support you to manage a challenging daily workload where no two days provide the same challenge.

So, if you’re naturally driven, excel at people management and like a challenge, then this could be the opportunity for you.

And, let’s not forget you will be joining one of the UK’s largest and most recognised distribution brands, where career, personal development and going the ‘extra mile’ is at the heart of our company ethos.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage and motivate the team to meet customer timescales and improved productivity
• Maintain quality standards
• Ensure team productivity targets are achieved
• Provide ‘hand over report’ to oncoming Shift Manager
• Ensure inductions are carried out for all new staff
• Provide training to all staff and contractors to ensure they are able to undertake their duties effectively, efficiently and safely
• Ensure all staff have completed the necessary Health & Safety training
• Management of the end to end warehouse functions and processes
• Keep the warehouse safe, clean and tidy
• Route allocation for vehicles and HHD allocations for drivers
• Checking for missorts within the warehouse

WHAT YOU NEED

• Previous Supervisory or managerial experience is preferred
• A good approach to prioritisation of daily tasks and keeping a cool head under pressure
• A common-sense approach to problem-solving
• Computer literate
• Comfortable working to strict deadlines
• Great communication skills
• FLT License would be beneficial

HOW WE WILL REWARD YOU

In addition to a competitive remuneration package and company benefits, we provide ongoing development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.

• 31 Days Annual Leave (Plus 2 Fixed)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care
• Free On-site Parking
• Access to Our Online Development Tool

INCLUSION

At Menzies Distribution Limited, we want everyone to feel welcome, regardless of your background or needs. If you need adjustments making to your working environment, we’ll do everything we can to support you.