Warehouse Supervisor

Location Hove, East Sussex

Salary £23,696 per annum

Closing Date 17/07/2022

Contracted Hours 37.5 hours per week

Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to work in our warehouse in Hove.

Your excellent communication skills and relevant experience will help raise vital funds for Martlets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected local charity, and in this exciting role you will maximise efficiency of operations and therefore profits.

Duties include:

• Manage staff rotas and coordinate annual leave to ensure cover is present in all functions
• Ensure staff excellent service to customers and donors
• View domestic properties for the removal of goods with a compassionate and sensitive manner whilst appraising the items for saleable value
• Ensure the timely servicing, repairs, MOT and LOLER tests of vehicles and RDC equipment
• To recruit, induct, train, develop, celebrate and retain volunteers
• Conduct appraisals, performance management, regular one-to-ones, recruitment and induction tasks for new staff, and support the wellbeing of the warehouse team members
• Oversee waste systems and ensure Martlets is managing waste safely, economically and sustainably, including visits to local amenities, scrap depots and waste management companies
• Provide cover for van drivers during times of absence

Key requirements:

• Experience in supervision of people and operations
• Experience of providing outstanding customer care
• Full driving licence
• Able to communicate clearly in person and in writing with the public and staff/volunteers
• Able to prioritise and organise competing demands and work under pressure
• Awareness of health and safety regulations including driving for work, manual handling, fire safety and creating and reviewing risk assessments
• Willing to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends

Martlets is a rewarding organisation to work for: our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including: pension scheme, health care plan, 35 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff), and an independent and confidential support service.