Details:
- Salary: 0.00 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Newport
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Night ManagerTuesday-Saturday 02.30am to 10.30am
This role is eligible for a maximum annual bonus of 12.5% of base salary from 2025 bonus year, scheme rules apply
Make your mark in a time critical daily distribution
Are you a driven leader with a hunger for results? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess the skills to take a team to the next level? If so, then this Depot Night Manager role is for you!
This isn't just a Night Manager position; it's a chance to lead a vital operation and make a tangible impact on our success. You'll spearhead a high-performing team, ensuring on-time, accurate deliveries that drive customer satisfaction.
As a Depot Night Manager, you'll:
Lead a dynamic team of employed colleagues in addition to managing subcontractors, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Develop and empower your team through effective coaching and training, building a strong talent pipeline
Utilise data analysis to identify and address operational challenges, optimising efficiency
Negotiate and manage contracts with self-employed contractors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and service quality
Working closely with the management team to identify potential risks
Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times
Ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy
Set budget and forecast costs
This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-oriented leader looking to make a mark in a fast-paced industry. We offer a competitive salary, a supportive company culture, and a chance to build a rewarding career. Apply now and launch or continue your leadership journey!
What we can offer you
Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you’ll also have access to:
Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
5% match pension
25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme
About You:
You’ll have a track record of success in a warehouse environment in a management position. You’ll also be able to evidence:
Experience of working in a fast paced environment
Managing a large operation and being able to liaise at all levels
Outstanding communication skills and the credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management
Experience of planning and effectively executing a night operation. Dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise
Tenacity and an effective approach to meeting and exceeding targets and delivering an outstanding client experience
Computer literacy and confidence in the use of technology and IT systems, including a high degree of knowledge of MS Office
Excellent business acumen and strong commercial and financial awareness
About Us:
Smiths News is the UK’s largest news wholesaler. Our colleagues serve 24,000 retailers every day of the year, operating from 35 distribution centres.
Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive