Warehouse Group Leader | Nights

Job title:

Warehouse Group Leader | Nights

Company

Howdens

Job description

Warehouse Group Leader | NightsWe are looking for a Warehouse Group Leader to motivate, supervise, and provide first-line leadership to the ever-growing team based at our new purpose-built Raunds campus in Northamptonshire.These facilities receive, effectively warehouse, and despatch over 40 million pieces from 200 worldwide suppliers to our network of over 750 depots in the UK and Europe. As a FTSE 100 business undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth, this Warehouse Group Leader role is challenging and interesting, as you are at the heart of the warehouse operation.Shift Pattern: 10pm – 6am – starting Sunday night at 10pm and finishing Friday morning at 6amBenefits of working for Howdens as a Warehouse Group Leader:

• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Subsidised lunch at our on-site canteen
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
• Ongoing Support & Development

Your role as a Warehouse Group Leader:

• With the direction of a Shift Manager, you will create area activity plans to ensure safety and efficiency and meet daily targets and KPIs.
• Your previous supervisory experience will enable you to spot shortfalls in performance and have the personal confidence to resolve them.
• Leading and managing your team, you will get the best out of them by ensuring everyone is well-trained and receives meaningful feedback and recognition.
• Provide effective team communication, including working and communicating with colleagues on other shifts.

Experience & Knowledge needed:

• Have at least 1 year of proven supervisory experience in a fast-paced customer-focused warehouse operation.
• Previous experience operating within a Group Leader stand-in role would be highly advantageous.
• Have previous personal experience operating MHE equipment.
• Have proven experience in developing an engaged, high-performance team.
• PC literate and able to work effectively with MS Office packages and warehouse management systems.
• NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing and CIEH level 3 Health and Safety qualification would be desirable.

How to applyGrade – 7Hiring Manager – Tomasz PrzadkaBefore you apply, please speak to your manager so that they are aware of your interest in this role. Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change.If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the recruitment team.You will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account.Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [email protected] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Expected salary

Location

Raunds, Northamptonshire

Job date

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:30:54 GMT

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