Jobless Developer
Octopus Energy Group logo
Octopus Energy Group

Posted 2 months ago

Open

Warehouse Team Manager

Hinckley (GB)RemoteFull-time

AI Summary

Leads and develops a team of 50+ drivers and warehouse operatives at a distribution centre, ensuring safe, efficient operations, people management, and adherence to health and safety policies.

About this role

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

We’re spearheading the transition to greener, cheaper energy through the installation of in-home technologies; from smart meters and electric car chargers; to low carbon heating, home batteries, solar, and beyond. Utilising Octopus’ awesome tech power, we deliver smart energy solutions for our customers.
As the face of the company, our diverse, industry-leading field force delivers the same outrageous experience Octopus customers love and expect.
At Octopus Energy Services, we’re executing phenomenal growth plans, and we recognise our supply chain as a critical strategic enabler to help deliver our aspirations at speed and scale.
This is a hands on role to manage a team supporting the efficient running of distribution and transport operations for Octopus Energy Services at our Hinckley distribution centre!
We are looking for somebody with awesome people skills and a keen eye to detail. The role will be broad, varied and will evolve over time.

What you'll do

  • You’ll support the leadership team in the day to day running of operations and lead a team of 50+ Drivers & Warehouse Operatives.
  • You’ll have responsibility making sure the site, yard, and fleet are always clean, organised and safe to aid operational efficiency.
  • You'll have responsibility for all people, processes, performance, wellbeing, and culture.
  • You’ll ensure that vehicles, machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose.
  • Champion all health and safety policies, training, and governance.
  • You’ll be the first point of contact to quickly resolve any in-day jeopardy around operational fulfilment, always keeping in mind the customer impact.

    • What you'll need

  • Experience of a lead role in a distribution site and/or fleet management
  • Be able to speak confidently and comfortably with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Approach customers in a friendly and proactive manner, and handle any customer escalations. We’ll do everything to make the customer experience perfect.
  • Be very computer literate and comfortable adopting and promoting the use of new tech
  • Start up / entrepreneurial mind-set being resilient and able to adjust to change, helping to scale a critical function for a fast moving business
  • Have a full UK Driving License (no more than 3 points)
  • Forklift driving experience and licence would be great
  • Be flexible to work and lead shifts allocated between 06:00 – 22:00 any day of the week

    • Why else you'll love it here

  • Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
  • Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
  • Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

    • Skills

    Conflict ResolutionData Entry / ERPDistribution Centre ManagementDriver ManagementDriving LicenceFleet ManagementForklift OperationHealth And Safety GovernanceInventory ControlLicence For ForkliftProblem SolvingProcess ImprovementShift SchedulingSOP DevelopmentStakeholder CommunicationTeam LeadershipVehicle MaintenanceWarehouse OperationsWorkload Planning

    Explore related jobs

    More jobs at Octopus Energy Group

    Similar Conflict Resolution jobs

    Browse these categories

    Remote JobsConflict Resolution JobsInventory Control JobsProblem Solving JobsProcess Improvement Jobs