Depot Night Manager

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Depot Manager (Warehouse Manager - Nights) - Redruth

Permanent

£31,000 - £36,000 Per annum, plus benefits!

At Smiths News we are a PLC business where every employee makes a difference and has a chance to make an impact. Our history carries through to our 21st century operations, where our values of Creative, Fair, Friendly, Open, Quick and Trusted are as true for our customers as they are for our employees. If you want to work for a business where you’re valued, trusted and empowered to develop – we’re the business for you!

About the role:

Joining us as a Depot Manager, you’ll manage the night shift operation in the depot; the role involves management of the night operation ensuring accurate and timely delivery of newspapers and magazines out to our retailers.

This interesting and challenging role in our management team will see you ensuring a planned and effective night operation is in place, taking responsibility for:

• Supervising all staff. Providing training and coaching and identifying training needs
• Providing accurate reports that highlight any challenges or successes
• Working closely with the management team to identify potential risks
• Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy
• Working to an annual set budget and forecast

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking, a competitive salary, 2x salary life assurance, 5% match pension and 25 days holiday but you’ll also have access to:

• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Tastecard, Health cash plan
• Leisure discounts; Gym, holiday, Theme Parks
• Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

About You:

You’ll have a track record of success in a warehouse environment in a management position. You’ll also be able to evidence:

• Experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Managing a large operation and being able to liaise at all levels
• Outstanding communication skills and the credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management
• Experience of planning and effectively executing a night operation. Dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise
• Tenacity and an effective approach to meeting and exceeding targets and delivering an outstanding client experience
• Computer literacy and confidence in the use of technology and IT systems, including a high degree of knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent business acumen and strong commercial and financial awareness

Although not essential, experience of working in Newspaper and Magazine distribution would be advantageous.

About Us:

Smiths News is the UK’s largest news wholesaler. Our colleagues serve 24,000 retailers every day of the year, operating from 37 distribution centres. Service and efficiency put us at the forefront of our industry and with 55% market share we are the leading player in one of the world’s fastest moving supply chains. Inclusion and diversity is a key part of our culture. Through our Everyone In initiative, we’re working together to build a more inclusive and diverse workplace and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences and orientations.