Warehouse Manager

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Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:30 with flexibility to respond to operational needs

When you join Fresh Direct, you'll become part of a top UK food business. You'll also become part of Sysco GB - the world's leading food service company. We're growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Wigan as a Warehouse Manager for our new warehouse operation and take your career to the next level.

A key leader in our chill warehouse, you'll create a productive, supportive and safe environment where teams thrive, and customers get the very best service. You'll deliver for your colleagues by communicating clearly, managing change and making sure health and safety obligations are met. You'll achieve excellence for customers too - driving performance, hitting targets and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of every shift you lead.

A proven leader with a deep understanding of warehouse functions in an FMCG environment or similar, you have everything it takes to succeed:

• a background in leading, motivating and coaching a team
• the ability to drive and improve performance using data insights and colleague input
• a customer‑centric approach
• strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• knowledge of SAP
• the ability to create an open and supportive culture within a team.

We take care of our people. On our team, you'll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family‑friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You'll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

At Fresh Direct 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 Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application.

If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs' menus.