Warehouse Team Leader

As the Warehouse Team Leader for the LNER contract at our Edinburgh Service Centre, you will support the Service Centre Manager in managing and delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective services encompassing all areas of the operation. Consistently providing first-class service to the customer's requirements according to the contract within the allotted areas of responsibility and functions.

What will life as a Team Leader in the gategroup team look like for you.

• £14.25 per hour
• Shifts based on 5 on 3 off rotation (0600-1539 and 1239-2218)
• Inhouse training and development
• Complimentary meals & beverages
• Free Uniform
• Company sick pay
• Paid Holiday
• Pension scheme to help you save for your future
• Bespoke employee support programme, including free counselling sessions
• Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral
• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more
• Cycle to work scheme

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring working practices comply with company Food Safety principles.
• Adopting safe working practices in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines and company policies and procedures in all areas.
• Guardian of product quality through storage and condition management.
• Responsible for conducting site H&S checks, Risk & COSHH assessments, and fire marshal duties.
• Providing leadership to the team, always acting as a positive role model.
• Monitoring team performance and ensuring duties are performed efficiently to meet production goals.
• Conducting daily team briefings and meetings with staff, covering working practices and reviews.
• Reporting any issues that arise during the shift to the Service Centre Manager or their Deputy.
• Maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy concerning stocking and de-stocking of trains, ensuring that quality targets are achieved.
• Responsible for ensuring that stock control processes are effectively managed and followed.
• Responsible for ensuring that the work area is kept clean and well-organised.
• Responding quickly and practically to emergencies, crises, or unexpected problems during the shift.
• Ensuring that working processes are followed in line with the contract specification and requirements.
• Assuming shift responsibility for disciplinary investigations and absence monitoring.
• Coaching team members and training new staff.
• Looking after colleague welfare and improving attendance standards.
• Ensuring that own and employee's behaviour and conduct meet the requirements of the business.

Education:

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE Level

Work Experience:

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment leading a team
• Previous Warehousing experience ideally within food manufacturing / picking and packing / catering or logistics)
• Minimum of 2 years relevant operational experience.

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Food hygiene, security, H&S experience/qualification preferred.
• Awareness of Dangerous Goods Handling and aviation security
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, advanced Excel desirable
• Proactive and flexible attitude
• Sound analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Language / Communication Skills:

• Excellent English and numeracy skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills

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