First Line Manager - Warehouse / Distribution Centre

We have a fantastic opportunity for a First Line Manager to join us on a full-time basis at our Retail Operations Distribution Centre , based in Middlewich , Cheshire.

What will you do as a First Line Manager?

• Manage , support , and develop our Operational colleagues (Team Leaders & Warehouse Operatives)
• Manage the day-to-day performance and delivery of business targets
• Achieve and deliver individual and department KPI’s and SLA’s
• Work closely with the Planning team and the Operations Manager to manage resource to achieve large volume uplifts and equipment requirements
• Ensure effective utilisation of Warehouse Management Systems
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and CAA and HMRC processes are adhered to at all times
• Drive a culture of positive improvement and best practice
• Support others to work in a customer and safety focused way

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience of managing large operational teams in a logistics/distribution environment, ideally including Team Leader level. You will be able to effectively communicate and build relationships across all levels and demonstrate strong leadership and management skills. Numerate with an aptitude for detail , you will have the ability to effectively manage resource and make considered decisions relating to deployment.

You will also be required to undertake background checks including a 5-year employment history and UK Criminal Record Check, as well as attend a 5-day Security Training Course.

What Can We Offer You?

We offer our valued colleagues a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Fixed shift pattern : AM Shift: 6AM – 2PM, 5 days from 7 (your days off will be Monday and Tuesday).
• Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme
• Annual pay review
• Free Car Parking
• Free Uniform
• Contributory pension scheme
• 3 x Salary Life Assurance
• 32 days holiday entitlement per annum
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme including professional counselling
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and holidays and flights
• Recommend a Friend scheme (£250 for successful referrals)
• Many retail discounts on travel and leisure, health and wellbeing, eating out, shopping and lifestyle

Join us and help send our all-important customers on holiday!

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