Warehouse Team Manager

This is a hands on role to manage a team supporting the efficient running of distribution and transport operations for Octopus Energy Services at our Slough distribution centre!We are looking for somebody with awesome people skills and a keen eye to detail. The role will be broad, varied and will evolve over time.What you'll do...You’ll support the leadership team in the day to day running of operations and lead a team of up to 50 Drivers & Warehouse OperativesYou’ll have responsibility making sure the site, yard, and fleet are always clean, organised and safe to aid operational efficiencyYou'll have responsibility for all people, processes, performance, wellbeing, and cultureYou’ll ensure that vehicles, machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purposeChampion all health and safety policies, training, and governanceYou’ll be the first point of contact to quickly resolve any in-day jeopardy around operational fulfilment, always keeping in mind the customer impactWhat you'll need...Experience of a lead role in a distribution site and/or fleet management Be able to speak confidently and comfortably with colleagues and stakeholdersApproach customers in a friendly and proactive manner, and handle any customer escalations. We’ll do everything to make the customer experience perfect. Be very computer literate and comfortable adopting and promoting the use of new techStart up / entrepreneurial mind-set being resilient and able to adjust to change, helping to scale a critical function for a fast moving businessHave a full UK Driving License (no more than 3 points)Forklift driving experience and licence would be greatBe flexible to work and lead 9 hour shifts allocated between 06:00 – 22:00 any day of the weekWhy else you'll love it here...Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

• You’ll have responsibility making sure the site, yard, and fleet are always clean, organised and safe to aid operational efficiency
• You'll have responsibility for all people, processes, performance, wellbeing, and culture
• You’ll be the first point of contact to quickly resolve any in-day jeopardy around operational fulfilment, always keeping in mind the customer impact
• You’ll support the leadership team in the day to day running of operations and lead a team of up to 50 Drivers & Warehouse Operatives
• Approach customers in a friendly and proactive manner, and handle any customer escalations. We’ll do everything to make the customer experience perfect.
• Champion all health and safety policies, training, and governance
• Be flexible to work and lead 9 hour shifts allocated between 06:00 – 22:00 any day of the week
• You’ll ensure that vehicles, machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose

We are looking for somebody with awesome people skills and a keen eye to detail. The role will be broad, varied and will evolve over time.

• Have a full UK Driving License (no more than 3 points)
• Forklift driving experience and licence would be great
• Experience of a lead role in a distribution site and/or fleet management
• Be able to speak confidently and comfortably with colleagues and stakeholders
• Start up / entrepreneurial mind-set being resilient and able to adjust to change, helping to scale a critical function for a fast moving business
• Be very computer literate and comfortable adopting and promoting the use of new tech

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

• Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits