To lead, motivate and manage a team of approximately 35 warehouse operatives across the am shift, ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate picking and dispatch of goods in a fast-paced distribution environment. The role is critical in driving performance, maintaining high operational standards, and supporting continuous improvement.
You will ensure that the receiving, storing, picking and dispatch of Goods in the correct manner to agreed productivity levels and within budgetary constraints.
The working hours for this role are 6am-2pm with flexibility to cover other shifts on occasions when the business needs. Days will be 5 days from 7
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to s
Benefits
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover ratesAn exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual payHealth and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.A great holiday packageYou will be responsible forLead and manage warehouse teams across, ensuring clear communication and consistent standardsDrive operational performance to meet productivity, accuracy, and service level targetsPlan and allocate resources effectively to meet daily workload and peak demandMonitor KPIs (e.g. pick rates, accuracy, attendance) and take corrective action where requiredPromote a strong health & safety culture, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standardsCoach, develop and support champions and operatives to improve capability and engagementManage performance, conduct reviews, and address any conduct or capability issues in line with HR policiesEnsure efficient workflow in a high-volume, fast-moving warehouse environmentSupport continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce wasteWork collaboratively with other departments (Transport, senior managers, health & Safety along with HR)You will needyou'll have excellent communication skillsability to manage & train colleagues.computer skills - you will be using the MS Office suite on a daily basisResults-driven with a strong focus on operational excellenceConfident decision-maker with a proactive approachHighly organised with attention to detailTeam-focused with the ability to build strong working relationshipsAble to thrive under pressure in a fast-moving environment
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