Warehouse Supervisor

3 weeks ago


Portishead, United Kingdom Travis Perkins plc group Full time

Are you an experienced Warehouse Supervisor? Do you have experience of leading a small team and enjoy working outside and helping customers? Then we may have the role for you

We have an opportunity for a Warehouse Supervisor to join us on our development programme based in our Portishead branch, The branch already has a fantastic, well-established team that has a Branch Manager that really pushes for success while maintaining a fun atmosphere within the branch.

**Opening Hours** - The branch is open Monday to Friday 7:30am - 5pm and Saturdays 8am - 12pm (2 Saturdays in 4) We are open to full time, flexible working and part time, this can be discussed at interview stage.

Our programmes are focused on your development and factor study time into your working week, so you can achieve your qualification without affecting your work-life balance. We provide you with a fantastic support network through; 1:1 coaching, mentoring and technical and skills training to enable you to progress your career with us. Along the way, our experienced team will provide you with plenty of support to ensure you succeed..

**What's in it for you?**
- Competitive salary package and an achievable annual bonus
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension / life assurance
- Strong health and safety measures in place for COVID-19 in and out of branch, including, increased cleaning, screens and social distancing
- Great discounts across the Travis Perkins Group businesses, including Toolstation, we also have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from theme parks to eating out and cinemas.
- Competitive family friendly policies.

**How will we support you?**

Right from the start of your career with us, you’ll be supported in your development. You’ll join our Certificate in Merchanting Programme, a 12 month Apprenticeship that will give you the tools to be successful in your role. Over the length of your apprenticeship programme, you’ll explore:

- Our safety culture within branch- The products we sell and the services we provide
- What makes us different and keeps us as the number one choice for our valued customer base

**What will I be doing?**
- No one day is the same as the next in TP branch life, but here are a few pointers:

- Our success is built on strong relationships with our customers so it’s essential that you can help deliver the highest standards of service - the key thing is to be helpful and friendly at all times, you will likely get to know our customers on a first name basis.
- You will be based outside leading the external yard team, processing our customer orders, loading and unloading customer and company vehicles.
- You will also unload our building products from supplier deliveries and accurately book them in the branch warehouse.
- Experience of using a forklift is ideal, but don't worry full training is provided
- Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, your aim will be to ensure that our standards never slip, this means maintaining a tidy and safe working environment at all times.

**What skills do you need?**

This is a key customer facing role, you just need the ability to provide great customer service and have experience in a supervisory role, we can teach you the rest.

**Does this sound like you?**

We hope you can say ‘Yes’ to all of the characteristics below - they are in the DNA of all our Warehouse Supervisors. Are you:

- Someone that is physically active, as this role is located outside, it will involve lifting heavy building materials.
- Passionate and an engaging leader, who has the ability to create a “one team” approach through collaboration and motivation.
- Someone that has a friendly and outgoing personality who is happy to communicate face to face with customers and build strong relationships.
- Someone that is adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.
- Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. You be you, it makes us, us.