B&Q Doncaster First Line Manager

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Job Description

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, enthusiastic, and self‑driven leader to join us on Blue shift rotating days (Monday – Friday 6am – 2pm) and afters (Sunday 10am-6pm, Monday – Thursday 2pm – 10pm).

Excellence – At every level and in every task, we aim to be the best at what we do.

Integrity – We do the right things for the right reasons, to make the right call every time.

Passion – We love logistics and work diligently and with passion.

Proactivity – Every day, we seek opportunities to be one step ahead.

Togetherness – We work as one team, collaboratively and without hidden agendas. We come together to help each other succeed.

Trust – We rely on each other in good times and bad, whether the pressure is on or we\’re just having fun.

How will you contribute?

• Reporting to the Shift Operations Manager.
• To manage the operation within your daily area of responsibility, managing a team of warehouse operatives and other supporting roles.
• Be responsible for achieving operational targets, goals and contractual KPI\’s for the purpose of ensuring the provision of an effective and efficient quality service.
• To manage and motivate the team by giving direction and leadership monitoring performance to ensure the depot achieves high performance levels.
• To ensure operational targets are met on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• To provide accurate daily information to enable an effective handover.
• Proactively encourage a positive and constructive relationship on site with the union and union representatives.
• Ensure warehouse comply with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure any disciplinary action is carried out following company procedure and aim to resolve grievances on a day‑to‑day basis by leading by example.
• Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function and department.
• Any 5 from 7 shifts with a requirement to work additional hours/shifts as necessary.

What will you bring?

• Experience of working within a fast paced warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems.
• Proven experience of supervising / managing a team.
• Experience of disciplinary / grievance procedures.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, working to strict deadlines.
• A good communicator both verbal and written.
• Excellent PC skills.
• A flexible team-based approach
• General awareness of health and safety.