Assistant Distribution Centre Manager

Description

Fancy helping run one of our distribution centres?
Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?
What’s the opportunity?
We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Distribution Centre Manager to come and join our team at Bridgend. This is a key role within the logistics network and the successful person will be responsible for fully supporting the Distribution Centre Manager with the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution operation. They will also be responsible for running the warehouse in the absence of the Manager

What does the role involve?

• Oversee the unloading and receipt of goods into the warehouse
• Supervise the completion of all checks and documentation required by law on delivery vehicles and ensures that the appropriate documentation is kept on file and available for inspection at all times
• Oversee and undertake quality inspections of goods for delivery, initiating remedial action as required and ensuring goods are wrapped for despatch in line with Company policy and established working practices
• Provide leadership and guidance to the supervisors and all other team members, including training and developing and motivating the team to optimise individual and collective work performance
• Proactively contribute to the management of Health and Safety within the warehouse
• Monitor the workload of colleagues and make sure that manual handling and other health and safety processes are being followed
• Supervise and assist the team with moving and handling of furniture and carpets within the warehouse
• Assist and support the Distribution Centre Manager with the maintenance and security of the premises, transport, colleagues and stock
• Supervise and contribute towards general housekeeping within the DC and vehicles, making sure that they follow company standards
• Oversee the basic maintenance of equipment
• Heavy lifting
• Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays

Who are we looking for?

• Experience within a Warehouse Supervisor / Assistant Manager role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strives to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Team player
• Ability to lead and coach a team
• CPC qualification card would be desirable

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Uniform provided
• Generous staff discounts on our beautiful furniture and carpets
• Access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, evouchers, cashback and more!
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Long service annual leave benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Career progression and development plan
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme

If this sounds good to you, we’d love you to be part of the team – apply today!

About ScS

We are one of the UK’s leading sofa and carpet specialists, and you can find us on numerous retail parks all over the country. We have 99 retail stores, serviced by 9 distribution centres, a Digital Hub based in Coventry and a support centre based in Sunderland. For over a century, ScS has been providing customers with an excellent customer experience, selling beautiful products with outstanding value, quality and choice. Our primary product focus is in retailing sofas, flooring and dining, helping customers to create the home they’ll love and that’s where you come in…