Salary:
£37,343 per annum plus excellent benefits package
Hours:
5 days out of 7, 2pm - 10pm
Location:
Wakefield Depot
Contract:
Permanent
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Shift Manager within our Logistics Division; Wakefield. We are after someone who is proactive, motivated and passionate about their role, whilst offering excellent service and standards to our customers.
The key purpose of this role:
You will be responsible for the control of efficient and cost effective operations within the depot in order to provide a high quality service to the customer, whilst working within the constraints of company policy and relevant legal requirements
Who are we:
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is the 60th largest privately owned company in the UK. This forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown into a company that directly operates 270 SPAR Stores and supplies a further 700 independent SPAR stores. We employ more than 7,500 people with a turnover in excess of £1 billion. As one of the largest convenience store retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference.
Key Accountabilities:
- Maintain efficient and effective operations through effective team management, assisting with the achievement of set KPI's
- Ensure high standards of customer service throughout all areas of responsibility
- Control of goods receipt, replenishment, ferrying, customer order processing and despatch operations
- Control of stocktaking/checking/maintenance systems and procedures- includes results
- Control of all ancillary operations affecting the quality of service provision
- Staff recruitment, development, retention and performance, including the effective supervision of standard hour payment schemes
- Assisting with the achievement of continuous improvement objectives using tools and techniques that are available
Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required:
- High degree of numeracy and literacy with 5x GCSE (A-C) / (4-8) - preferable
- Level 3 health and safety qualification (IOSH) and Level 3 food safety qualification - preferable
- Warehousing and transport experience preferred
- Communicates effectively at all levels
- Ability to provide leadership, direction and motivation to teams
- Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner
What's in it for you?
- Access to Company Pension scheme
- Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
- Cycle to work scheme
- Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
- Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
- Flexible working hours opportunity
Excellent additional benefits package including:
- Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay'
- 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
- 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
- Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
- Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
- Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
- Long Service Awards
If you are a results-driven and community-oriented individual with a passion for Logistics, we invite you to apply for the position of Shift Manager. Join us in making a difference through exceptional service and a commitment to excellence.
Inclusive environment: As a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
You may have experience in the following roles: Warehouse Shift Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Distribution Centre Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Transport Shift Manager, Supply Chain Supervisor, Depot Manager, Logistics Team Leader, Warehouse Manager, Operations Supervisor, Dispatch Manager, Fulfilment Centre Manager, etc.
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