Team Leader Or Assistant Team Leader

We have an amazing opportunity for you to work as a full-time Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader to join our hardworking and welcoming team in Berkshire, RG19 4ND. You will be part of a dedicated logistics team providing innovative and first-class solutions!

Payrate and shifts as a Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader:

• Team Leader: £12.88p/h
• Assistant Team Leader: £11.94p/h

Shifts:

Rotating shift pattern

• Week 1 - AM (08:30-16:30, may change to 6am)
• Week 2 - PM (14:00-22:30), with ad hoc Sunday working.
• 45 mins break (15 mins paid)

You Role as a Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader:

The Warehouse Team Leader role is to support the Supervisor in managing all warehouse functions effectively. Being part of the management team while overseeing running of the shift and satisfying customer needs to the expected standard. To ensure the day-to-day activities of the shift are run efficiently and drive continuous improvements.

You Responsibilities as a Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader:

• Responsible for daily supervision of Operatives and agency staff in line with operational requirements
• Ensure systems are utilised to enable the operation to run on a daily basis (JD Edwards, Excel, Webfocus,Outlook)
• Responsible for overseeing replenishment, DRP, picking, packing, returns & shipping
• Understand resource requirement based on forecasts, and complete daily booking of agency staff
• Check & amend staff hours to ensure accurate reporting and payment
• Ensure that the shift runs according to set targets, deadlines and customer requirements
• Quickly & accurately report any deviations from the plan to Supervisor/Ops Manager
• Respond constructively to internal and external customer requests while developing and maintaining effective communication
• Encourage the process of continuous improvement to procedures
• Ensure that Quality, Health & Safety and operational procedures are maintained, that all incidents are reported in an accurate & timely manner as per company standard
• Develop the team through conducting annual reviews, regular performance conversations and ad hoc training
• Provide best possible employee relations through positive leadership, encouragement, motivation, regular communication and respect

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience supervising a team in a warehouse/distribution centre
• Experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Good communication skills
• Extensive technical knowledge within E-commerce/distribution
• JDE/WMS/ADP knowledge required
• Computer literate with proficiency in all Microsoft programs
• Must have a flexible approach to work (weekends and overtime as needed, particularly during peak periods)

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable, honest, and committed
• A flexible approach to work and support all shifts when required
• Results and success driven
• Team player

Benefits:

• There is a rate increase for peak by 10%, this will last until 31st December 2024.
• There will be an opportunity for Assistant Team Leader to progress to Team leader.
• After 12 weeks they will transfer to the client.

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Apply with CV to become a full time Team Leader Or Assistant Team Leader!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.