Warehouse Manager

Mathern, Gwent
Bidfood
We are looking for a Warehouse Manager to join the nights team at our Chepstow site. There s every chance you ll have eaten our food, so why not share our success and come and work for us? Warehouse Manager Nights Chepstow, NP16 6UD Full Time, Permanent £40 000 per annum dependent on experience 42.5 hours per week, any 5 over 7 Start Time 16.30 Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK About Us Bidfood is a leading wholesale food distributor and the preferred supplier for over 60,000 customers across the UK, ranging from pubs to schools, from restaurants to care homes and everything in between. From Lands End to John O Groats, we deliver great food and other catering products to a huge range of customers across the region, whether our customers want just a teaspoon or a full range of catering supplies, we ll supply their needs. We work as a team to provide every food option from quality ingredients to finished meals, including a number of own brand ranges as well as all the big brands and regional specialties. We believe in our food, and we know that our people behind the scenes are so very important in our success. About the Role We are currently looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our night team in our Chepstow depot. Reporting in to the Head of Operations, you will lead the operations of the warehouse night shift in line with Finance targets and legal compliance whilst achieving the best possible level of service excellence to internal and external customers, delivered through effective engaging and motivational leadership. Effective team deployment and development is vital to ensure the warehouse operation provides the highest levels of operational efficiencies, service excellence and productivity within the business. You will be capable of recruiting and inducting skilled and motivated people into our business and will lead, coach and engage teams to be successful. As a Warehouse Manager you will need to be able to coach and engage individuals to perform to their maximum potential and must communicate effectively with individuals at all levels including those within different departments. You will promote and manage all QHSE and sustainability standard, focusing on team wellbeing in accordance with the relevant policies. This includes PPE, ops checks, MHE, contractors, hygiene, temperature checks, pest control, accidents and near misses. About You To be successful in this role you will have very strong people management and development skills and be able to consistently apply HR standards specifically around recruitment, absence management, performance, conduct, safety and service. You will be able to set clear expectations including KPIs, safety and team behaviours to all direct reports by setting annual objectives and holding regular one to ones to review performance. You will be confident in processing and understanding data from systems such as WMS, Risk Console and our employee self-serve system. You must have food warehousing and distribution experience, ideally backed up with an IOSHH qualification. You will be an excellent planner and communicator, with the ability to communicate with all levels across different shifts and departments. If this sounds like you, look forward to hearing from you. Benefits: Pension 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays) Healthcare cash plan Childcare vouchers Personal accident scheme Employee discounts Free parking How to apply for the role: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click apply today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Other suitable skills and experience includes Team Leader, Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse Manager, Logistics Manager, Asset Management, Food warehouse, Food distribution, Wholesale Warehouse Manager