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Responsible for the operation of the Warehouse function, managing a team of warehouse operatives throughout the night making sure that they are engaged, organised and motivated, while they load/unload vehicles, process freight and route sort before assisting with load out in line with business targets.
- Running an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand and meet set targets
- Take delivery of goods inbound, checking for damaged or missing items
- Store goods appropriately
- Sort orders for dispatch around Network
- Promote a culture of teamwork
- Where possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse. Where appropriate elevate the issue to a more senior level
- Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of products and materials is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- You will have experience in a fast-paced operation with proven and demonstrable people management experience, involving direct accountability and responsibility for motivating and leading a team of both agency and core staff
- You will have strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a mixed ability team
- Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.
- Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
- The ability to do comprehensive reporting, alongside analysis of data is a key requirement for this role.
- You will be proactive rather than reactive to resolve issues from arising
- Confidence in getting involved in HR activity, including incident investigations, disciplinaries and performance management
- Must be IT literate
- FLT licence is desirable
AIT Home Delivery is the UK's leading 2-person white glove delivery service company offering premium home and next-day delivery across the UK. At AIT, our ethos has always been centred around ensuring that the customer is permanently top of mind across every stage of the delivery process – right from when an order is placed through to the final point of delivery.
We know how important customers are, so we've designed a service that puts their needs first. With a choice of standard and premium 2 person delivery services for a stress-free, easy delivery and client and consumer communications that are second to none.
AIT Home Delivery is part of AIT Worldwide Logistics, a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.