Warehouse Assistant Site Manager

Motherwell Scotland UK

Tue-Sat 09:00-17:30

40 hours per week

19.23 - 20.87 per hour (c40100 - 43500 per annum) and bonus

Permanent full time opportunity

Life at Next

• A competitive salary along with company bonus scheme and contributory pension
• Uniform clothing allowance
• 25% discount on Next merchandise
• Up to 70% discount at our staff shops
• Eligibility to join our Sharesave Scheme
• Executive share allocation
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Digicare gives you free access to medical support services including Digital GP appointments

Lets take it on

Next Distribution fuels our expansive network of over 500 retail locations our global online presence and partnerships with more than 700 brands through Nexts Total Platform. The cornerstone of our enduring growth and achievements lies in the expertise dedication and versatility of our teams. As we continue to grow we are actively seeking driven innovative and imaginative individuals to become part of our dynamic evolution.

As an Assistant Site Manager its your job to ensure that your department is operating effectively and efficiently to meet operational targets and to ensure that our customers receive their orders in line with their expectations of our brand. The role requires an effective people manager to drive performance by monitoring KPIs and leading by example. This includes the direct management of a number of First Line Managers who in turn manage large numbers of Warehouse Operatives. You will report directly into the Site Manager and deputise for them as required. The Assistant Site Manager will develop positive relationships with other members of the Management team in the warehouse and Transport operation onsite and with colleagues in the wider business

Our Regional Service Centres are large fast paced 24 hour operations so there will often be a need for you to make quick operational decisions and to use your initiative. Drawing on your previous management experience in a similar role you will use your extensive operational knowledge to set achievable seasonal targets for your division whilst ensuring that we maintain a safe working environment.

Working closely with the Senior Management Team and Trade Unions where required you will naturally identify and drive continuous improvements to meet our ambitious plans for the future of Next Distribution.

About you:

As you will be the most senior Warehouse Manager on site we are looking for a self-motivated experienced Shift/Operations Manager within a distribution or logistics environment and be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a large operation in a fast-paced environment. You will possess excellent people management skills having proven ability to manage Managers in complex employment related issues and challenging situations in addition to coaching and developing your team.