Deputy Depot Manager in Southampton

Deputy Depot Manager in Southampton

Southampton Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Smiths News plc

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead night operations, supervise staff, and ensure timely delivery of newspapers and magazines.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health cash plan, and 24/7 e-learning opportunities.
  • Other info: Free onsite parking and excellent career development prospects.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by managing a crucial night shift and developing your leadership skills.
  • Qualifications: Proven management experience in a warehouse and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Night shift - 02:00 - 10:30, rest days Tuesday and Wednesday.

Joining us as a Deputy Depot Night Manager, you’ll manage one of the shift operations in the depot reporting into the Depot Manager and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of newspapers and magazines out to our retailers. This interesting and challenging role in our management team will see you ensuring a planned and effective night operation is in place, taking responsibility for:

  • Supervising all staff.
  • Providing training and coaching and identifying training needs.
  • Providing accurate reports that highlight any challenges or successes.
  • Working closely with the management team to identify potential risks.
  • Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times.
  • Ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy.
  • Working to an annual set budget and forecast.

What we can offer you:

  • Free onsite parking and competitive salary.
  • Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy.
  • 5% match pension.
  • 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities.
  • Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan.

About You:

You’ll have a track record of success in a warehouse environment in a management position. You’ll also be able to evidence:

  • Experience of working in a fast paced environment.
  • Managing a large operation and being able to liaise at all levels.
  • Outstanding communication skills and the credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management.
  • Experience of planning and effectively executing a night operation, dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise.
  • Tenacity and an effective approach to meeting and exceeding targets and delivering an outstanding client experience.
  • Computer literacy and confidence in the use of technology and IT systems, including a high degree of knowledge of MS Office.
  • Excellent business acumen and strong commercial and financial awareness.

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Smiths News plc

Contact Details:

Smiths News plc Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Deputy Depot Manager in Southampton

Staff Supervision
Training and Coaching
Report Writing
Risk Management
Health and Safety Compliance
Budget Management
Warehouse Management