Job Summary:
As the Warehouse Team Leader for the LNER contract at our Edinburgh Service Centre, you will support the Service Centre Manager in managing and delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective services encompassing all areas of the operation. Consistently providing first-class service to the customer's requirements according to the contract within the allotted areas of responsibility and functions.
What will life as a Team Leader in the gategroup team look like for you.
- £14.25 per hour
- Regular shift based role covering weekdays/weekends.
- Shifts based on 5 on 3 off rotation (0600-1539 and 1239-2218)
- Inhouse training and development
- Complimentary meals & beverages
- Free Uniform
- Company sick pay
- Paid Holiday
- Pension scheme to help you save for your future
- Bespoke employee support programme, including free counselling sessions
- Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral
- Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more
- Cycle to work scheme
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring working practices comply with company Food Safety principles.
- Adopting safe working practices in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines and company policies and procedures in all areas.
- Guardian of product quality through storage and condition management.
- Responsible for conducting site H&S checks, Risk & COSHH assessments, and fire marshal duties.
- Providing leadership to the team, always acting as a positive role model.
- Monitoring team performance and ensuring duties are performed efficiently to meet production goals.
- Conducting daily team briefings and meetings with staff, covering working practices and reviews.
- Reporting any issues that arise during the shift to the Service Centre Manager or their Deputy.
- Maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy concerning stocking and de-stocking of trains, ensuring that quality targets are achieved.
- Responsible for ensuring that stock control processes are effectively managed and followed.
- Responsible for ensuring that the work area is kept clean and well-organised.
- Responding quickly and practically to emergencies, crises, or unexpected problems during the shift.
- Ensuring that working processes are followed in line with the contract specification and requirements.
- Assuming shift responsibility for disciplinary investigations and absence monitoring.
- Coaching team members and training new staff.
- Looking after colleague welfare and improving attendance standards.
- Ensuring that own and employee's behaviour and conduct meet the requirements of the business.
Education:
- Educated to a minimum of GCSE Level
Work Experience:
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment leading a team
- Previous Warehousing experience ideally within food manufacturing / picking and packing / catering or logistics)
- Minimum of 2 years relevant operational experience.
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
- Food hygiene, security, H&S experience/qualification preferred.
- Awareness of Dangerous Goods Handling and aviation security
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Team management skills
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, advanced Excel desirable
- Proactive and flexible attitude
- Sound analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Language / Communication Skills:
- Excellent English and numeracy skills
- Effective communication and presentation skills
