Job Description

Are you looking for a new and exciting full time job opportunity? Come and join our dedicated and hardworking team as an Assistant Team Leader in Berkshire, RG19 4ND!

Payrate and shifts as an Assistant Team Leader:

Standard pay: 11.94p/h

Shifts:

• Any 5 out of 6 days (Sunday to Friday - 8 hour shift)
• Normal operating hours will be 6am until 9:30pm with shifts starting at 6am, 7am, 8am, 10am & 1pm
• On a Sunday, there is just one shift 8am until 4:30pm
• 45 mins break (15 mins paid)

We will need staff to be flexible on shift times

You Role as an Assistant Team Leader:

An Assistant Team Leader role is to support the Team Leader's running a shift in Outbound, Inbound or Inventory Control part of the management team while overseeing running of the shift and satisfying customer needs to the expected standard. To ensure the day-to-day activities of the shift are run efficiently and drive continuous improvements.

You Responsibilities as an Assistant Team Leader:

• Support the Team Leader's with the daily supervision of Operatives and agency staff in line with operational requirements
• Ensure systems are utilised to enable the operation to run on a daily basis (JD Edwards, Excel, Webfocus, Outlook)
• Oversee replenishment, DRP, picking, packing, returns & shipping
• Be the first point of contact for any staff queries
• Act as a role model by demonstrating a good attitude and work ethic
• Assist with inductions for new starters, and provide on-the-job training to team members
• Understand resource requirement based on forecasts, and complete daily booking of agency staff
• Check & amend staff hours to ensure accurate reporting and payment
• Work with the Team Leader(s) to ensure that the shift runs according to set targets, deadlines and customer requirements
• Support the Team Leader(s) with internal and external customer requests
• Encourage the process of continuous improvement to procedures
• Ensure that Quality, Health & Safety and operational procedures are maintained, that all incidents are reported in an accurate & timely manner as per company standard
• Develop the team through regular performance conversations and ad hoc training
• Provide best possible employee relations through positive leadership, encouragement, motivation, regular communication and respect

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience in a similar role within a warehouse/distribution centre
• Experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Good communication skills
• Extensive technical knowledge within E-commerce/distribution
• JDE/WMS/ADP knowledge required
• Computer literate with proficiency in all Microsoft programs
• Must have a flexible approach to work (weekends and overtime as needed, particularly during peak periods)

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable, honest, and committed
• A flexible approach to work and support all shifts when required
• Results and success driven
• Team player

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Apply with CV to become a full time Assistant Team Leader!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.