ArrowXL is hiring! As the UK’s leading provider of Two-Person Home Delivery, we continuously strive to make the world of delivery a better place. Our aim is to build a welcoming and friendly business that supports the local community. We store and deliver large, heavy and bulky items in pristine condition – the kind of items that typically need two attentive people to handle. Quite often these items need installing for our customers, which we also do!The ArrowXL culture thrives on six core values:Innovative I Safe I Respectful I Excellent I Responsible I One TeamArrowXL is now recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our busy Warehouse team in Worcester. Leading a team of hardworking Warehouse Operatives, you will hold responsibility for the smooth operation of our Warehouse function on the Night Shift, ensuring our delivery crews are loaded up to deliver the best service for all our customers.Dealing with items such as refrigerators, televisions, indoor and outdoor furniture requires hard work and dedication. By choosing to be part of our Warehouse team, you will be warmly welcomed into the ArrowXL family.So, what are you waiting for? Apply now!Please be aware that all roles at ArrowXL are subject to a mandatory criminal record DBS check.40 hours per week, working 4 over 6Working hours: 08:45 - 07:15£13.39 per hour, plus 20% Shift AllowanceReporting to the Warehouse First Line Manager, responsibilities will include:OperationalTake accountability for the work area you are assigned to (Receiving, picking, loading, putaway etc).Lead from the front with warehouse and product placement standards – Warehouse Excellence.Manage the team’s achievement of performance targets set through strong leadership.Ensure you and all team members manage stock integrity as it is handled.Manage the team so that all products are Quality Control checked upon receipt and after each product movement.Manage the team’s activities to ensure the shift completes all agreed tasks on time and in excess of minimum key performance indicators and quality standards.Operate the team to high standards of hygiene and housekeeping.Complete administration and data capture in a timely and accurate manner.Ensure that all team members operate within legislative requirements especially Health & Safety.Continually identify opportunities to improve ‘under the roof’ KPI’s.Challenge the status quo and passionate about driving ideas through to implementation.People Management:Communicate clearly so that all direct reports and any team members are aware of their objectives and the standards required, ensuring that these are aligned to both functional and broader business objectives.Define and manage day to day activities, being clear about priorities to ensure that deadlines are met.Accountable for ensuring the quality of the work at ‘Professional’ level and the performance of their team members where applicable.Role model positive behaviours in keeping with our values, recognising good / excellent performance whilst being clear and transparent about areas of underperformance concerning direct line reports and their teams.Pro-active coaching/ mentoring of other team members to understand the levels of excellence required within their role.Provide clear advice and direction on how to change and bring about improvements where these need to be made.Pro-actively resolve conflict among team members quickly and fairly.Pro-actively manage any poor conduct and / or behaviour in keeping with AXL policy and procedure.Pro-actively manage attendance among team members in keeping with AXL policy and procedure.Engage and build open and honest professional and positive relationships with team members, fellow colleagues, peers and cross functional stakeholders.With the amount of applications expected for this position, we will only be able to proceed forward with candidates who match our essential requirements stated below:An expert within their area of the operation – UTR excellence / SSOWs.Has strong knowledge of other areas of the operation.Strong relationship management skills, able to navigate the corporate landscape, quickly establish credibility and build effective, collaborative, working relationships at all levels.Excellent leadership and team management skills.Able to act in a professional manner at all times to the benefit of the company and maintain confidentiality at all times.Team player.Strong coaching skills to support and develop other team members.Strong communication skills.Strong time management skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities.Strong eye for detail.Role Specific Requirements:Experience of Red Prairie, Empactis, Qlikview, ODS, Viewpoint is advantageous.You will also get these great benefits:Annual Leave Entitlement – 31 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service!Holiday Buy Scheme – Buy up to 5 additional daysEnhanced Pension Plan – ArrowXL company contributions matching up to 6%Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day oneEnhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leaveLong Service Awards – Awarded for every 5 years’ serviceEmployee of the Month Incentives – Local winners across the country plus an overall winner chosen by the CEOProgression and Development Opportunities – Investment into your career path via our award-winning Training AcademyUp to 25% Staff Discount at www.very.co.ukRetail Discounts – Huge discount savings across retailers and restaurants including Apple, Asda, B&Q, Halfords, Nando’s, TGI Friday’s, Screwfix and many more!Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, bootcamps and fitness studiosCycle to Work Scheme – In partnership with Evans Cycles, the Arrow XL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts
