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Salary: £37,343 per annum plus excellent benefits package 
Hours: 5 days out of 7, 2pm - 10pm
Location: Wakefield Depot 
Contract: Permanent

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Shift Manager within our Logistics Division; Wakefield. We are after someone who is proactive, motivated and passionate about their role, whilst offering excellent service and standards to our customers. 

The key purpose of this role:

You will be responsible for the control of efficient and cost effective operations within the depot in order to provide a high quality service to the customer, whilst working within the constraints of company policy and relevant legal requirements

Who are we:

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is the 60th largest privately owned company in the UK. This forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown into a company that directly operates 270 SPAR Stores and supplies a further 700 independent SPAR stores.  We employ more than 7,500 people with a turnover in excess of £1 billion.  As one of the largest convenience store retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. 

Key Accountabilities:

Maintain efficient and effective operations through effective team management, assisting with the achievement of set KPI’s
Ensure high standards of customer service throughout all areas of responsibility 
Control of goods receipt, replenishment, ferrying, customer order processing and despatch operations 
Control of stocktaking/checking/maintenance systems and procedures- includes results
Control of all ancillary operations affecting the quality of service provision
Staff recruitment, development, retention and performance, including the effective supervision of standard hour payment schemes
Assisting with the achievement of continuous improvement objectives using tools and techniques that are available

Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required:

High degree of numeracy and literacy with 5x GCSE (A-C) / (4-8) - preferable  
Level 3 health and safety qualification (IOSH)  and Level 3 food safety qualification - preferable
Warehousing and transport experience preferred 
Communicates effectively at all levels
Ability to provide leadership, direction and motivation to teams  
Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner  

What's in it for you?

Access to Company Pension scheme
Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
Cycle to work scheme
Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages 
Flexible working hours opportunity 

Excellent additional benefits package including: 

Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
Long Service Awards 

If you are a results-driven and community-oriented individual with a passion for Logistics, we invite you to apply for the position of Shift Manager. Join us in making a difference through exceptional service and a commitment to excellence.

Inclusive environment: As a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all.  We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

You may have experience in the following roles: Warehouse Shift Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Distribution Centre Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Transport Shift Manager, Supply Chain Supervisor, Depot Manager, Logistics Team Leader, Warehouse Manager, Operations Supervisor, Dispatch Manager, Fulfilment Centre Manager, etc.

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