Deputy Warehouse Operations Manager - Coalville

The Opportunity

This is an important hands‑on leadership role supporting the Branch Logistic Manager (BLM) in the smooth,safeand efficient running of ourCoalvilesite. The warehouseoperatesfive days a week and is managed through a Warehouse Management System (WMS).

You will work closely with the BLM, shift supervisors, warehouseteamsand drivers to ensure that people, systems, stock,vehiclesand processes work effectively together. You willdeputisefor the BLM whenrequired, taking responsibility for day-to-day operational decisions within agreed authority.

This is an opportunity to build leadership experience, coach colleagues, improveprocessesand play an important part in delivering the dependable service our customers expect from EBB.

The role is Monday to Friday, with no weekend or bank holiday working.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily performance of shift supervisors, warehouse colleagues and drivers, coordinating priorities and ensuring effective handovers.
• Support the recruitment, induction,trainingand development of colleagues, with effective delegation and fair allocation of workloads.
• Identifytraining and performance needs, helping the BLM ensure company procedures and standards are consistently followed.
• Lead by example to create a positive,accountableand safety-focused working environment;deputisefor the BLM whenrequired.

Warehouse Management & Systems

• Support effective use of the WMS, ensuring processes are followed accurately and colleagues are trained in relevant tasks.
• Maintainstock and system accuracy across goods received, picking, replenishment,returnsand inventory.
• Review operational reports and investigate stock discrepancies, held orders, process failures and non-conformances.
• Follow through on corrective actions, supporting the BLM in improving processes,productivityand operational controls.

Transport,Customer Delivery& Compliance

• Support the planning and oversight of deliveries, ensuring goods are processed correctly and loaded onto the correct vehicles.
• Monitordriver processes, proof of delivery (POD) completion and service performance, helping resolve delivery failures.
• Carry out and support site health & safety checks, PPE, incident reporting, weekly facility checks, waste and recycling controls.
• Support efficient waste management,recyclingand general site standards in line with company policies.

About You

We are looking for a reliable,confidentand hands-on team leader with a strong understanding of warehouse andlogisticsoperations, who can support the BLM and take charge when needed.

• Experience supervising colleagues in a warehouse,distributionorlogisticsenvironment.
• The ability to coordinate warehouse teams and drivers, support performance and develop colleagues.
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and following robust stock control processes.
• Confidence using operational reports and data toidentifyissues and improve performance.
• A sound understanding of stock control, warehouse processes, health &safetyand operational compliance.
• The confidence toprioritise, make day-to-day decisions anddeputisefor the BLM within agreed authority.

Previousexperience within paper, board, print or a similar distribution environment would be useful,butis not essential.

We particularly value operational discipline,systemscapabilityand the potential to develop as a leader.

Why Join EBB?

At EBB, our people and long-term relationships are at the heart of our business. We combine the stability and heritage of an established family business with a continued focus onmodernisingour operations, investing in ourpeopleand creating opportunities for the future.

• A clear opportunity to progress into a broader branch leadership role.
• The opportunity to coach colleagues and support an established team.
• The chance todeputisefor the BLM and contribute to branch service and performance.
• An increasingly systems-led working environment with opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• The support and resources of an established national business.

Depending on eligibility, EBB benefits include:

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities.
• No weekend and bank holiday working

Right to Work in the UK

• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Please note that EBB is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, either now or in the future.

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