warehouse manager Bristol, England
Job description
We are a leading wholesale distributor to the Fish & Chip industry and our business is growing at a fast pace. To help us ensure we continue to offer the very best levels of service we are recruiting a Warehouse Supervisor at our Bristol depot.
The right person will have the dedication and flexibility to work in a varied role to support the depot management developing a strong team of warehouse staff and drivers. Ideally you will have some experience of supervising or leading a team in warehousing and logistics. However, we would also like to hear from experienced warehouse operatives who are ambitious and keen to progress with a logical, hands-on approach and are willing to apply themselves to whatever is required to get the job done! You will be hard-working with a desire to learn and an ability to use your initiative to improve yourself and the company.
- This is very much a varied “hands on” role, working primarily in the warehouse and supporting all areas of the depot operation.
- Supervision of warehouse staff on site.
- Picking accuracy within the team in line with KPI targets.
- Completion of driver De-Briefs and stock returns.
- Supervise Goods Inwards with accurate receiving of deliveries.
- Actively promote H&S compliance of the site.
- Work with the Depot Manager / Assistant Depot Manager to ensure depot operations are operating within all company procedures and relevant regulations.
Other key elements of the role include:
- Stock control
> Routine stock counts – Ambient and Frozen
> Regular aisle / location checks
> Aged stock reporting
> Damage Control
> Returns
- Investigate picking errors identifying root cause
- Drive picking performance
- Site maintenance and cleanliness
- Continuous Improvement mentality
- Promote and encourage Clean As You Go Policy
Requirements
- Experience of leading a small team.
- Customer focused.
- Good all round I.T. skills including experience of WMS – accuracy is highly important.
- Experience of working in FMCG environment
- UK driving license.
- Forklift truck license – (preferable but not essential as training will be given)
- Must live a commutable distance from the depot.
Working hours:
09.00 – 18.00, Monday – Friday only (no weekends) 45 hours per week including 1 hours paid breaks.
Depot has an operational window of 06.00 to 18.00 so the successful candidate will, at times, be required to be flexible and work with the Depot Manager and Assistant Depot Manager to ensure management/ supervisory presence throughout the operational window.
Benefits
In return we are offering:
- A competitive salary of £29,400
- 20 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.
- Friendly and supportive team and management.
- No Nights or weekends.
- Staff discounts available on all products including drinks and sauces.
- FLT training (if required) .
- Company uniform provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £29,400.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol, Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
