We are looking for an experienced and motivated Warehouse Team Leader to join our Distribution Centre in Thatcham. Our Team Leaders play an integral role in the delivery of our online day to day operations for our distribution centre, we work together, and we win together in bringing moments of magic to our customers.
This position works varied shifts between 7am-11pm Monday to Sunday and with regular weekend work.
About Us
Our distribution team is a vital part of the Harrods success story, and you are one step closer to joining a world class team based in Knightsbridge. Our 340,000 square foot warehouse in Thatcham is at the heart of our international distribution service and a key cog in ensuring a seamless experience for our customers.
About You
You will be an experienced people manager used to managing and optimising operational outputs of daily shifts for transport amongst a fleet of drivers and vehicles. You will have a HTV level 1 license and knowledgeable of supply chain management, motivated to prove yourself and add value to a business in a fast paced and exciting environment. You will be able to work flexible hours/days and demonstrate the ability to the changing demands of the role. An accountable and inspirational manager, you will pride yourself and your team on the quality of your work and ability to build strong working relationships through building trust. You are proactive in getting things done, driving tasks through to completion to deliver what has been promised.
What to expect
As a Team Leader you will support Senior Management by leading a team in the efficient and smooth onward flow of goods through the supply chain providing the level of service excellence that Harrods is renowned for. You will manage a small team in their daily shift delivery and stock management in the warehouse, setting clear objectives and responding to shifts in pace and priorities. You will maintain high levels of Health and Safety awareness and report any areas of concern to the Line Manager immediately. You will regularly review procedures for improvements in efficiency and working practices, and to make any recommendations to the Assistant Manager.
Our promise to you
If you are looking to take the next step in your career with a dedication to supply chain management, this role will open doors for you. As well as training and on the job learning to ensure you can deliver exceptional operational service, we offer great pathway opportunities to develop your career in an environment unlike any other.
More immediately, you will benefit from an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount and a season ticket loan.
Uniquely you
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
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