Ambient Warehouse Team Manager

Ambient Warehouse Team Manager – Willenhall Depot

Rotating shifts: 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

We are looking for an experienced Team Manager in our Ambient Warehouse operation, who is motivated, friendly, hard‑working, and passionate. The ideal candidate has the drive and motivation to support and engage a diverse team. You will be required to support and assist the Operations Manager with the organisation and control of efficient and profitable operations within the depot.

• Support the Operations Manager with the supervision of effective operations and adherence to H&S legislation.
• Carry out supervisory tasks as required by the Operations Manager.
• Cover areas of operations when low on resources as requested, ensuring consistent operational performance.
• Ensure effective operations during the temporary absence of the Operations Manager.
• Assist with staff scheduling, including absence management and performance.
• Assist the Operations Manager in the effective use and maintenance of all equipment and machinery.

• Good level of Maths and English and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Warehousing experience essential.
• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to build good working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills essential.
• Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner.
• Shows a commitment to ongoing personal development and training, always striving to improve.
• First line management experience and experience in managing people in a food distribution environment essential.
• IT literate and knowledge of using a WMS system would be an advantage.

• Holiday, maternity and paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements.
• Develop skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi‑diverse culture.
• Outstanding training and development.
• Hands‑on experience in a high‑volume, fast‑paced convenience store.
• Generous staff discount in all SPAR stores (excluding alcohol and cigarettes).
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
• Paid breaks, free tea and coffee.
• Early access to pay through ‘Early Pay’.
• 24/7 access to payslips and rosters via HR/Payroll portal.
• Well‑being support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Company pension scheme, NEST pension scheme.
• Company life insurance worth 1× annual salary and 6× annual salary with company pension scheme.
• Extra holidays – purchase scheme.
• Cycle to work – bicycle purchase scheme.
• Long‑service awards.

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.

Department:
Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse
Contract type:
Permanent

Hours:

40 hrs p/wk
Salary:
Competitive rate plus excellent benefits package
Closing date for applications: 9th August, 2026
– Apply online only