Assistant Warehouse Shift Manager - Afternoon Shift

Job Description

Assistant Warehouse Shift Manager - Afternoon Shift

Grantham 

Shifts Sunday - Thursday 15:00 - 23:30

Salary £33,821 Plus great benefits 

The main purpose of the role is to assist in implementing warehouse plans for the operation to meet current and future customer service requirements and continually improve cost efficiency and quality of service.

The role:

• Day to day management and planning of the shift operation, ensuring standards and targets are met
• Managing and motivating a team of personnel
• Staff utilisation and rota planning
• Staff recruitment and retention – train and develop direct reports
• Focus on Staff Engagement
• Health & Safety & Legal obligations
• Customer Service
• Communication

The person:

• Extensive people management experience, including discipline and training
• Excellent communicator at all levels
• Sound understanding of all areas of multi-temperature warehouse operations
• Flexibility with working hours including weekend cover) and active agent for change

In addition, you should demonstrate initiative towards making positive improvements and attention to detail as well as being able to work under pressure and to deadlines.

You will be resilient – able to stay positive in difficult situations and you will naturally embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to doing the right thing.

In return, you’ll enjoy job stability and benefits such as: 

• Subsidised hot meals via our staff canteen 

• Heavily discounted quality food through staff sales 

• Free onsite parking 

• Pension scheme 

• Generous annual leave with option to buy more 

• Reward and recognition

• Charitable events to get involved with 

• And last but not least, a health and wellbeing programme. 

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 6,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing! 

 

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated, and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes, and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application.