Section Leaders

Description:

To actively manage both core staff and additional seasonal staff on shift, sharing the management of staff across the warehouse in conjunction with the other Section Leaders (be they Goods In, Replenishment, Picking or Goods Out). This is in order to balance the staff across all sections to satisfy the overall requirements of the shift and ensure the efficient flow of product throughout the warehouse in accordance with the required objectives.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• NVQ 2 or equivalent – able to achieve relevant accreditation for study in respect of first line supervisory skills (ILM level 3, or equivalent).
• Proven relevant practical experience in a large fast‑moving distribution warehouse (5,000 SKUs), working with planned vehicle loads and zone picking.
• Good motivator of staff as first line manager, to achieve required output and KPI targets.
• Good verbal communication (talking and listening) skills for liaising with colleague first line managers to achieve overall targets, as well as dealing with own and shared staff.
• Numerate, for accurate use of numbers and ability to carry out basic maths (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) correctly and literate, to write and develop reports, procedures and working practice.
• Competent keyboard skills for use of WMS computer system and use of (including creating and amending) Excel spreadsheets and general use of Microsoft Office.
• Good time management to deal with short‑term peaks and troughs of workload within shifts.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our customers. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

What we offer:

• Flexible working opportunities and access to employee benefits portal with a car lease scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service), and a scheme to buy additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Great office location next to Fosse Park with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M69.