Assistant Warehouse Manager - Nights

Assistant Warehouse Manager - Nights - NewcastlePermanentCompetitive salary + great benefits!Days of work: Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri, SatHours: 2:30am to 11am At Smiths News every employee makes a difference and has a chance to make an impact. Our history carriesthrough to our 21st century operations, where our values of Creative, Fair, Friendly, Open, Quick and Trusted are as true for our customers as they are for our employees. If you want to work for a business where you’re valued, trusted and empowered to develop - we’re the business for you!About the role You’ll report directly to the Night Manager and will be part of the management team, deputising and running the operation in their absence.In this interesting and challenging role you will be responsible for:Supervisingall staff. Providing training and coaching and identifying training needsProviding accurate reports that highlight any challenges or successesWorking closely with the management team to identify potential risksMaintaining a high level of health and safetyat all timesEnsuring compliance with legislation and company policyGeneral Operations & AdministrationAssists stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner, communicating effectively, showing empathy and responding with urgency to requestsPlans and prioritisesown time to deliver both business as usual tasks as well as project based activitiesBuilds and maintains a full up to date understanding of the business’ services and productsConsistently and accurately uses key systems administrative and IT systems at anexpert levelSupports the team through the use of key systems and MS Office, to provide meaningful and concise reporting and management informationEnsures the co-ordination of a seamless process for internal and external stakeholdersEnsures all processes arerun in compliance with all appropriate legislation and regulation such as the Data Protection Act, the Equality Act etc.Identifies and provides recommendations for approaches and initiatives to enhance performancePresents as a positive agent for change, actsprofessionally and with commitment through periods of transformationWhat we can offer you Competitive salaryPension scheme with 5% company contributionLife assurance at x2 your annual salary25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Sharesave SchemeCycle to workTastecardenrolmentHeath cash planLeisure discounts; Gym, holiday, Theme ParksColleague Assistance ProgrammeAbout you A track record of success in a warehouse environment typically gained through 2 or more years’ experienceTenacious and effective approach to meetingand exceeding targets and delivering an outstanding client experiencePeople management or supervisory experienceComputer literate and comfortable in the use of technology and IT systems, including a high degree of knowledge of MS OfficeExcellent oral and writtencommunications skills including:The ability to engage and build rapport with stakeholdersCommunicating information in a clear and commercial mannerAdapting style and content for different audiencesAdaptable, positive and effective when working with ambiguityand changing commercial driversAble to work at pace whilst maintaining an accurate, high quality outputHighly organised with a well-developed approach to prioritisationPrevious experience within the logistics/distribution marketplace (desirable, not essential)AboutusSmiths News is the UK’s largest news wholesaler. Our colleagues serve 24,000 retailers every day of the year, operating from 37 distribution centres. Service and efficiency put us at the forefront of our industry and with 55% market share we are the leadingplayer in one of the world’s fastest moving supply chains. Inclusion and diversity is a key part of our culture. Through our Everyone In initiative, we’re working together to build a more inclusive and diverse workplace and shape a culture that embraces peoplefrom all backgrounds, experiences and orientations.