Warehouse Group Leader | Nights

Howdens are looking for a Warehouse Group Leader to motivate, supervise, and provide first-line leadership to the ever-growing team based at our purpose-built Raunds campus in Northamptonshire.  

These facilities receive, effectively warehouse, and despatch over 40 million pieces from 200 worldwide suppliers to our network of over 900 depots in the UK and Europe. As a FTSE 100 business undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth, this Warehouse Group Leader role is challenging and interesting, as you are at the heart of the warehouse operation.

Shift Pattern: Nights | 10pm – 6am Sunday – Thursday

Benefits of working for Howdens as a Warehouse Group Leader:

• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
• Ongoing Support & Development

What will you be doing as a Warehouse Group Leader:

• With the direction of a Shift Manager, you will create area activity plans to ensure safety and efficiency and meet daily targets and KPIs.
• Your previous supervisory experience will enable you to spot shortfalls in performance and have the personal confidence to resolve them. 
• Leading and managing your team, you will get the best out of them by ensuring everyone is well-trained and receives meaningful feedback and recognition.
• Provide effective team communication, including working and communicating with colleagues on other shifts. 

Experience & Knowledge needed:

• Have at least 1 year of proven supervisory experience in a fast-paced customer-focused warehouse operation.
• Previous experience operating within a Group Leader stand-in role would be highly advantageous.
• Have previous personal experience operating MHE equipment.
• Have proven experience in developing an engaged, high-performance team.
• PC literate and able to work effectively with MS Office packages and warehouse management systems.
• NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing and CIEH level 3 Health and Safety qualification would be desirable.

About Us:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment.  That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to Apply:

We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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