Warehouse Team Manager

• Lead by example to maintain safety, performance, and morale standards
• promote a respectful and achievement-oriented work environment
• Train, coach, and support team members to meet operational standards
• identify development needs and conduct 3/7/11 probation reviews
• Motivate staff through clear communication of targets, recognition, and constructive feedback
• Ensure delivery of internal/external customer requirements by managing shift demands and resolving issues effectively
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and food safety compliance across the warehouse
• Ensure team understanding and adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation (e.g., Health & Safety, Food Safety)
• Lead or support disciplinary and grievance processes
• Monitor team behaviour, attendance, and payroll accuracy
• escalate concerns or trends as needed
• Minimise stock loss and credit costs through proactive management and oversight
• Build positive relationships across departments and management teams
• Demonstrate flexibility in working shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays, to meet operational needs

• Working knowledge of the Warehouse function within the FMCG distribution industry
• working knowledge of the business and operational aspects of supervising a depot Warehouse operation
• excellent communication skills
• ability to manage and train colleagues
• computer skills using MS Office suite
• demonstrable experience in a Team Leader or Warehouse Management position.

General knowledge of the Transport function

• Pension
• 24 days Holiday
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Personal Accident Scheme
• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing & Tesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• 25% discount at all Pizza Express & Pizza Hut Restaurants (exc. buffet & deals)
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Pension – save up to 6% and Best will match your contribution
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues
• or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme