We are Fowler Welch – a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Team Leaders to join our Maidstone team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Shift: 4 from 7     

Day and night shift positions are avaiable.

• Sunday - Wednesday 
• Wednesday - Saturday

The role-holder will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:

• Ensure that you safeguard the Health, Safety & Welfare of your team, visitors and all colleagues under your control
• Ensure all practices and procedures are carried out in line with legislation and Company Safety, Health, Environment and Quality policy BRC guidelines and HACCP
• To deliver excellent levels of service to the customers
• Support the Shift Manager to monitor and control costs and proactively and manage them against budget
• To liaise closely with other Shifts Managers & Team Leaders in Wares Farm to develop strong working relationships and ensure understanding of each other’s issues, joint resolution of problems and achieve efficiencies between departments.
• To liaise with the Stock & Admin Controllers to ensure that stock counts, PI, inventory investigations and  all other key inventory functions are supported and completed.
• Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained at all times
• Ensure that M.H.E. check / inspection procedures are followed and is operated appropriately.
• Maintain department discipline including time keeping, conduct and performance with the support of HR and utilising the Company’s policy and procedures where appropriate and escalating issues when necessary.
• Oversee the effective application of the Company absence policy and procedures including monitoring of absence levels and conducting return to work discussions.
• To ensure staff rotas are updated and correct levels of staffing are used.
• Identify the training and development needs for departmental Colleagues and coach/organise/oversee solutions using own knowledge and company training tools.
• Drive the culture of the site forward at all times

This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.

· An ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills and knowledge: 

• Experience working within temperature controlled FMCG warehouse
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards and methodology
• Knowledge and experience working in Receiving, storage, picking and loading processes
• Knowledge of applicable Fowler Welch policies & procedures
• Have excellent communication skills, be honest and trustworthy 
• Will lead by example and drive for success 

Closing date for applications: 3rd of June 2022