Great Bear is a leading 3rd party UK logistics business providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions for international blue chip clients.

We operate in excess of 7 million sq. ft. of warehousing and operate a large modern commercial vehicle fleet, coupled with an extensive added value service offering.

You will, as a Team Leader, be responsible for a number of operatives and to contribute to the success of all operational areas on the Packing Benches to meet and exceed contractual KPIs, whilst ensuring all aspects of Health & Safety are maintained.

This is an excellent opportunity within a fast paced, e-commerce environment to drive productivity and excellence on our Packing Benches to ensure quality is delivered to the customer.

Shift: 4o4o nights

Salary: 25,296 + Night Allowance + Shift Allowance

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To lead a team in the day to day running of the operation across the packing benches
• Scheduling and supervising the activities and the functions of the warehouse staff operating within this area.
• Ensuring the proper and timely completion of all warehouse activities in this area
• To ensure compliance with the Company’s Health & Safety policy and procedures through safe systems of work and practices, good housekeeping and the provision of information and training to the warehouse team to ensure total safety awareness.
• To monitor and motivate a team’s performance against target productivities and customer expectations
• To assist in the organisation of training and development for warehouse staff, including on-the-job coaching, and to evaluate training effectiveness in terms of improved individual and team performance and the maximum flexibility of team members.
• To review with the management team and individual members’ opportunities for improving work methods and practices on a continuous basis.
• To offer regular feedback, formal and informal, on team and individual performance, including behavioural issues and highlighting good performance and areas for further development.
• To monitor and control levels of planned and unplanned absence and take appropriate action to ensure cover, as necessary, and manage reductions of unacceptable levels.
• To participate as an active member of the management team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus and team working.

• Team player who can also work on own initiative
• Able to manage own time to achieve daily targets efficiently and effectively
• Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns in order to cover for absence
• Ability to motivate teams
• Excellent investigative and problem-solving skills
• PC Literate in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

• The opportunity to join a site working with Amazon
• Competitive holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Staff facilities including vending machines, canteen area and free hot drinks.
• Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets
• Training and development with career progression opportunities and MANY MORE

The site is going through a large investment to make our warehouse best-in-class, so now is a really exciting time to #JoinOurWinningTeam!