Shift Manager in Gateshead

Our Newcastle Transport branch is seeking an experienced Shift Manager.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000, depending on experience

Do you want to work in a place where your team values you? Do you have a positive attitude and the desire to learn and succeed?

As the successful applicant, you will play a key role in ensuring the branch runs efficiently, your team are motivated and supported and our customers have the best service delivery. This is a great opportunity for someone with a high level of integrity to develop within Loomis UK - one of the market leaders in our industry.

Who is Loomis UK? Loomis UK is a cash handling company, helping manage the public flow of cash in society. From secure money safes to intelligent smart safes, cash in transit and cash processing, Loomis supports businesses throughout the UK with crucial cash and coin collection and delivery services, along with ATM management and replenishment service.

The Role: As a Shift Manager, you will be joining a well-trained, supportive and friendly team, providing a vital role in cash transportation to your local area. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Branch Operations, overseeing a team of Delivery Drivers & Vault Operatives ensuring deliveries, collections & storage activities are made safely, cost-effectively and in accordance with customer service agreements.

You will champion our Customer First approach through product knowledge & understanding of the range of Loomis solutions, appreciating customer requirements and quality standards. The role of a Shift Manager will require working flexibly and, as key holder, you will be expected to be available for out of hours alarm response on a roster basis.

About You: To succeed as a Shift Manager with Loomis UK, you will need to have previous experience as a Shift Manager (or similar level) with strong leadership skills. We are looking for individuals who are confident communicators, have a high level of integrity and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work as part of a team. Exceptional customer and commercial focus, with the ability to continuously review performance and professionally deliver customer satisfaction will also be vital to your role. Prior experience of direct customer management and liaison is essential, together with the ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and people management skills.

We also have some specific criteria that you will need to meet:

• You must be able to pass criminal record, personal credit and ID checks
• You must have verifiable 5-year employment/unemployment/educational history
• An SIA licence would be beneficial (but not essential, as we can support you in attaining one)

In return we offer the following:

• 33 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A safe and supportive culture
• MyRewards over 3000 discounts for everyday life
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Progression opportunities

You will receive the very best in procedural security training and support, as well as ongoing development and career opportunities. If customer service is at the heart of what you do and you want to join an organisation where you can grow and develop your own career, then apply today with your CV including a full job history. We look forward to receiving your application.