First Line Manager - Warehouse​/Distribution Centre

We have a fantastic opportunity for a First Line Manager to join us at our Retail Operations Distribution Centre
, based in Middlewich
, Cheshire.

• Manage
  , support
  , and develop our Operational colleagues (Team Leaders & Warehouse Operatives)
• Manage the day‑to‑day performance and delivery of business targets
• Achieve and deliver individual and department KPI’s and SLA’s
• Work closely with the Planning team and the Operations Manager to manage resource to achieve large volume uplifts and equipment requirements
• Ensure effective utilisation of Warehouse Management Systems
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and CAA and HMRC processes are adhered to at all times
• Drive a culture of positive improvement and best practice
• Support others to work in a customer and safety focused way

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of managing large operational teams in a logistics/distribution environment, ideally including Team Leader level. You will be able to effectively communicate and build relationships across all levels and demonstrate strong leadership and management skills
. Numerate with an aptitude for detail
, you will have the ability to effectively manage resource and make considered decisions relating to deployment.

You will also be required to undertake background check
s including 5-year employment history and UK Criminal Record Check as well as attend a 5 day Security Training Course.

At we offer our valued colleagues a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Fixed shift pattern
  : 2 PM – 10 PM, working Tuesday to Saturday
• Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme
• Annual pay review
• Free Car Parking
• Free Uniform
• Contributory pension scheme
• 3 × Salary Life Assurance
• 32 days holiday entitlement per annum
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme including professional counselling
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and holidays and flights
• Recommend a Friend scheme (£250 for successful referrals)
• Many retail discounts on – travel and leisure, health, and wellbeing, eating out, shopping and lifestyle

Join and help us send our all-important customers on holiday!