Warehouse Shift Lead

4 weeks ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Wincanton Full time

Due to recent contract growth, exciting opportunities for an experienced warehouse first line manager have been created at our operation in Brockworth, Gloucester. These are key roles that will be central to the successful delivery of a contract where Wincanton are providing warehousing and transport services for equipment being delivered in for the construction of Hinkley Point.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance prior to commencing employment, this includes being able to provide a minimum of 3 years consecutive UK employment/education & residential history.

The role reports into the Operations Manager.

Why Wincanton?

  • Unrivalled salary £14.94ph
  • Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
  • Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
  • Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too
  • Cycle 2 Work Scheme
  • Holiday Trading
  • Healthcare Cash plan
  • Dental Cash plan
  • Pension Accident Insurance
  • Payroll Giving
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Online GP Access
  • Hospital Plan
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Retirement Courses
  • 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
  • Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

  • Project overtime hours for the team
  • Review future works and plan shifts accordingly.
  • Deputise in operation managers absence; liaise with supplier's management, forecasting and project expectations.
  • Distribute workload between the Operatives for effective output.
  • Identify and escalate any site maintenance concerns.
  • Be an active presence in the warehouse and lead my example with a safety-first approach.
  • Identify resourcing requirements and escalate to senior management.
  • Support Multitask Operatives with their duties and responsibilities where required.
  • Completing regular 121s with MTO, T&A, Return to Works, actively supporting the onboarding process, interviewing.
  • Identify and implement innovative storage solutions – Continuous improvement of the warehouse processes.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, client, senior management, and contractors.
  • Take an active role in H&S, continuously reviewing SSOW and SOPs to ensure they are up to date and accurate.

What will you bring?

  • Experience, skills, and attributes:
  • Microsoft packages: word, excel and PowerPoint
  • MHE experience desirable.
  • Driving license desirable
  • Previous warehouse experience is advantageous but not essential.
  • Confidence to escalate concerns to senior management.
  • Line management experience
  • Previous use of Manual Handling Equipment: LLOP, Counterbalance, Reach Truck, EPT
  • First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Fire Marshall, spill responder, Incident controller and banksman

Wincanton's Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton's deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.


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