The Best Connection Bedford are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse/Contracts Manager for our prestigious client just outside of Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity to work with the existing team to drive operational standards and contribute to the success of our client in their new facility.

Hours:

• Core shift times are Monday - Friday  14.30 - 23.00hrs
• Flexibility is required to meet business requirements

Pay rate: 

• £15.10 per hour - £16.15 per hour

Key responsibilities: 

• Act as Senior staff member, managing the team, client orders and Warehouse management systems to drive business improvements including intake, picking, packing and dispatching stock accurately and to schedule.
• Develop, train and motivate new and existing team members to support management and supervisors and also lead team self-development on tasks and duties in the warehouse.
• Ensure that all health and safety protocol and warehouse safety management systems are observed and followed to the highest standard
• Monitor and develop staff productivity, including accuracy and safety of stock control to existing and projected business needs
• Maintain positive and strong relationships with suppliers and drive operational efficiency within the warehouse
• Operate MHE Equipment - Forklift and mechanical handling equipment following health and safety and utilising safe methods of storage.

Requirements of the Team Leader

•  Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Good accuracy and organisational skills with prior experience of leading stock takes, auditing and warehouse management systems including ISO 9001 and above
• Ability to work to target and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the capability to lead and support the team to achieve targets - Operationally and financially
• Must have a full clean driving license, own transport and valid Counterbalance, Flexi-Bendi and/or PPT licence
• Excellent IT Skills with working knowledge of warehouse management software and CRM systems to produce reports and analyse data to inform business/financial decisions

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include

• 28 days Paid Annual Leave 
• Weekly pay
• Pension contribution after qualifying period
• Online payslips