About the role... Join Poundland as a Warehouse Team Manager on our weekend shift at the Harlow Distribution Centre. You will lead a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring that stock is received, assembled, and loaded efficiently. Your leadership will be crucial in meeting our key performance indicators (KPIs), delivering accurate, timely, and safe operations, and ensuring our stores and customers receive the right products at the right time.
Working Shift Pattern:
Week 1- 7pm – 7am Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Week 2 – 7PM – 7am - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
At Poundland, we pride ourselves on our core values: Care for our Colleagues, Love our Customer, and Protect the Pound/Euro. We believe in creating a supportive and engaging work environment where our colleagues can thrive. By joining us, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and making a difference in our community. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to make a real impact in a leading retail distribution network.
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Why choose us?
Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family's needs.
My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop' portal, saving on various products and services.
Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future.
Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day's holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Your Impact and Responsibilities... As a Warehouse Team Manager on the night shift, your role will be pivotal in driving operational excellence. Your key responsibilities will include:
Team Leadership: Inspire and lead your team to achieve productivity targets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the safe handling of products.
Health & Safety: Champion a proactive approach to health and safety, ensuring compliance with legal standards and safe working practices.
Performance Management: Monitor and enhance team performance, conducting regular reviews and providing ongoing training to develop your team.
Operational Efficiency: Manage resources effectively, ensuring trailers are maximised for cost-efficiency, and all operations adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the Shift Manager, Warehouse Manager, and other key stakeholders to deliver the daily plan and meet wider operational needs.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing improvement of processes, driving initiatives that reduce costs and environmental impact.
Skills and Knowledge... To succeed in this role, you will need:
Experience: Proven experience in managing teams within a distribution or FMCG environment.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of distribution operations, including legislation, Health & Safety law, and financial management.
Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team in a high-pressure environment.
Analytical Skills: Competence in monitoring performance metrics and producing accurate reports.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with Kronos, Vitesse, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is advantageous.
Join Us: If you're ready to make a difference and lead a team to success in a challenging and rewarding environment, apply now to become a part of Poundland's Harlow Distribution Centre. Help us deliver for our customers, colleagues, and the community.
About us... Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.
Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!