Night Warehouse Team Manager - Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Booker • Hatfield Business Park Frobisher Way Hatfield • Apply by 16-May-2025 About the role

We are looking for a dynamic Warehouse Team Manager to join our team in the Warehouse Department at our Distribution Centre in Hatfield. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing a team of warehouse operatives to ensure the efficient and effective operation. Also to achieve operational KPIs to tight deadlines and drive improvements by engaging the team in promoting a positive culture.

This role does require someone capable of working under pressure, displaying a good analytical approach to work to deliver business results and to achieve performance and service levels. Successful candidates will require some team supervisory / people management experience and working within a team environment.

There is a need for flexibility as the successful candidate may be required to work on any '5 days from 7' working basis. Hours of work will be predominately be 10pm to 6am but flexibility of hours is required with operational needs and may include weekend working.

Full training and development will be given to successful candidate.

We do not accept applications from candidates residing outside of UK and must be living within a commutable distance.

What is in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

You will be responsible for

• To lead and motivate your team to achieve operational goals.
• To manage team performance and provide guidance and support.
• To effectively plan labour and resource to deliver operational requirements in a timely manner whilst meeting agreed KPI’s and Service Levels.
• To ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• To co-ordinate and oversee daily warehouse activities.

You will need

• Proven ability to manage and lead a team, however, training will be provided to the right candidate.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to develop self and others.
• Ability to effectively plan labour and resource to deliver operational requirements to a timely manner whilst meeting agreed KPI’s and Service Levels
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility with working hours as shifts may vary.
• PC literate in Excel and Word.

About us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.