Distribution Centre Deputy

1 day ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Smiths News Full time

Job Overview:

Smiths News is the UK's largest news wholesaler, serving 23,000 retailers every day of the year from 33 distribution centres. We are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Distribution Centre Deputy at Smiths News, you will play a critical role in supporting our management team to ensure the smooth operation of our distribution centres. Your responsibilities will include supervising all staff, providing training and coaching, and identifying training needs. You will also be responsible for providing accurate reports that highlight any challenges or successes, working closely with the management team to identify potential risks, and maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervising all staff and providing training and coaching
  • 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

Requirements:

  • Experience of working in a warehouse environment in a management position
  • 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

Salary:

£42,000 - £52,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits:

  • Free onsite parking
  • Company-funded Health Cash Plan
  • 5% match pension
  • 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
  • 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
  • Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan, Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme


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