Warehouse Floor Supervisor
Department:
Warehouse
Location:
Wetherby
Job Description
Desc 1 EPH Creative is one of the UK’s leading event suppliers, offering a unique and unrivalled range of rental props & furniture; supplying over 2,000 events each year. The warehouse is the heart of our business- at over 100,000 sq ft, and 10m in height it stores thousands of unique hand-crafted props, furniture and theming décor, a collection built up over the past 18 years.
We are looking for an experienced supervisor to lead our team of warehouse technicians on the floor, working closely with the Senior Operations Team.
The warehouse team are responsible for the storage, preparation and loading & unloading of our rental products into vehicles that deliver & collect to events and creative installations all over the UK. Clients include Strictly Come Dancing, I’m a Celebrity, Britain’s Got Talent and many more. From elephants to giant shoes, no order is ever the same, and the warehouse is a fast-paced and energetic environment to work in.
This role requires a proactive leader, a confident and personable team player, able to motivate, set the pace and lead from the front.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with a family-feel company, and for the right candidates there is progression and development opportunities.
The warehouse supervisor is someone who is able to lead the team from the front. They must be a passionate person, someone who dedicated to their job. They not only need to have bought into EPH but also have in their nature first in last out attitude.
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for co-ordinating the Warehouse team resources, ensuring orders are picked and loaded on time.
Prioritising and adapting, troubleshooting on the floor daily issues
Liaising with the senior operational team to plan the daily workload expectations – this requires excellent communication skills to keep stakeholders informed and updated
Hands-on working side by side with the team to pick, load & unload vehicles and check orders
Attention to detail and quality control to check items in and make quality judgements
With support from the Operations Manager, you will line manage up to approx. 20 Warehouse team members.
Demonstrate the highest level of safety in the workplace. Follow all company health and safety procedures.
Maintain the warehouse department and equipment, keeping it clean, tidy and in order
Support the wider needs of the company by flexible working or other duties at peak times
Skills/attributes required
Confident Leading Teams of People
Reliable & Responsible
Excellent communication skills, with a personable approach
Excellent attention to detail
Enthusiastic & a Positive Role Model
Physically fit – in this role you will be on your feet all day, and involves lifting
Flexible Approach
Experience in a similar position
Hours of work
Flexible approach to shift working needed. Typically shifts operate Monday to Friday and in peak seasons includes some weekends. Working patterns are typically 8am – 4.30pm, with regular early starts and late finishes. In peak seasons you will be required work different shift patterns and/or weekends to meet the demands of the business.
Overtime paid at time and quarter
Up to 33 days paid leave per annum
Paid days leave on your Birthday
Company Pension Scheme
Borrowing of props and décor for your own personal special occasions
Free Parking on Site
Excellent Kitchen facilities and break out area
Staff Events
Reference ID: EPH/Warehouse Floor Supervisor
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.50-£14.00 per hour, Salary is flexible depending on experience. We want to hear from you if you feel you are the right candidate for this position.
Benefits
Company events
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid safety measures in place at head office
1-3 years Leading/Managing teams
Practical/Physical Experience
Work remotely: No
£12.50-£14.00 per hour