Warehouse Team Leader

Job Description

We’re looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to our Chippenham site. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will ensure that all matters affecting the production and processing of activity through the site are carried out effectively and in line with key performance indicators. 

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary between £27,500 - £30,000 Dependant on experience
• Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week – with a 12.30pm finish on Friday!
• Generous Holiday entitlement
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice
  
  

Day to Day

• Motivate and manage a team of MTOs to achieve, and where possible exceed, all performance objectives
• People management tasks including Return to Work meetings, investigations, appraisals, coordinating overtime, monitoring performance and attendance 
• Effectively manage resources to achieve KPIs
• Be committed to continuous development, constantly strive for increased efficiency, productivity, and growth  
• Maintain two-way communication with team members   
• Deputise for the Team Manager or other Team Leaders as required  
• Ensure a proactive approach to Health and Safety and compliance with relevant policies  
• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with customer and stakeholders  
• Ensure all paperwork procedures are observed 
• To carry out any additional tasks as agreed with the Management Team 
  
  

What will you bring?

• Good attention to detail  
• The ability to motivate a team and demonstrate excellent communication skills to engage the team members  
• PC literate, including an understanding of Microsoft Office and the ability to use customer IT systems in accordance with training provided  
• Good use of Six Sigma and Lean techniques
• Able to consistently provide a high standard of customer service 
• A proactive, flexible and "can do" attitude to resolve issues and challenges  
• Flexibility is required regarding shift patterns
  
  

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.