Warehouse Assistant Manager Full Time

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As for the role; Deliveroo is looking for a Warehouse Assistant Manager, to join their company. Learn more about the role, requirements as well as benefits in the below description. Click on the Apply Now button to complete job application.”

– Startup of London Team

The Role

The role of the Warehouse Assistant Manager is to support the Warehouse Manager in driving the highest performance possible within their Warehouse. This includes maximising customer satisfaction, striving to achieve optimum productivity, maintaining strong stock accuracy and tightly controlling inventory, and minimising all wastage. 

The Warehouse Assistant Manager must also maintain a positive and cooperative working environment for all colleagues, develop and train team members to the highest standard, and ensure at all times that their area of Operation is following all H&S policies.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead in accordance with the Deliveroo values and ensure your team follows suit
• In the absence of the Warehouse Manager will assume all responsibilities from their job role
• Develop, train, and motivate all employees to achieve ambitious targets
• Ensure the correct hours are logged for all employees
• Demonstrate operational excellence by meeting KPI targets
• Conduct regular stock counts and inventory checks to ensure loss is minimal
• Supervise rotation to ensure food wastage is avoided
• Ensure a well-maintained warehouse and authorising repairs as needed
• Assume responsibility for ensuring that the correct policies, procedures, and protocols are in place to ensure we operate at the highest standards of food safety
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety and Due Diligence measures in place for their operation
• Carry out regular Health & Safety checks, including completion of all monthly audits
• Ensure sites are well maintained to reduce the need for repair works
• Resolve all customer complaints promptly to retain customer loyalty
• Maintain good relations to uphold Deliveroo’s positive reputation with all external parties, e.g.neighbours, landlords, contractors
• Liaise with your various counterparts across the business to improve overall operational performance

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of managerial experience in a fast-paced Retail or Grocery environment
• A good understanding and track record in managing and influencing KPIs and business performance
• Great knowledge of food safety & health and safety compliance requirements
• Can demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and written 
• Flexible working schedule to be able to work over evenings and weekends
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working with technology
• Be able to work under pressure and have a consistent ‘can do, never give up attitude 
• Being proactive with great problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.
• First Aid training ideal (training provided if required) 
• Right to work in the UK

Workplace & Diversity

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including health, family, finance, community, convenience, growth and relocation.

We believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are – your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing startups in an incredibly exciting space.