We have an exciting opportunity available for a Warehouse Deputy Team Leader based close to the Leighton Buzzard area. The position is working with an internationally respected manufacturer who have multiple sites across the UK.

The Warehouse Deputy Team Leader will be responsible for the overall running of the warehouse and yard and ensure that the day-to-day activities and processes are maintained to run a safe, effective and efficient operation, utilising various tools and techniques to make improvements across all areas of the business.

What's in it for you as Warehouse Deputy Team Leader

Basic salary of circa £33,000 per annum, 8% pension, 25 days holiday, OT also available, £30 per week bonus, comprehensive employee benefit package, accredited training and personal development opportunities are available within this position.

DAYS ONLY working Monday to Friday (45hrs) - allowing for a fantastic work life balance

Main Responsibilities of Warehouse Deputy Team Leader

Working closely with the Warehouse Team leader Ensure that safety is a high priority among both employees and visitors. Proactively engaging with colleagues across the business, particularly Production and PLW teams, to maximise warehouse storage capacity efficiently in line with production and forecasts. Ensuring Quality Control processes are robustly implemented to ensure all stock is received, stored, and delivered in optimum condition. System accuracy to always ensure high levels of inventory accuracy across the warehouse and outside storage. Taking responsibility for the operating procedures and disciplines within the warehouse and across the yard, ensuring full compliance and undertaking the planning and deployment of labour resources to meet the volume of despatch, picking and goods-in requirement. Carry out employees' performance reviews, team briefing and training as necessary. Ensure that the warehouse operates to the Company processes and that all checks and audits are carried out. Overall responsibility for the loading and unloading of customer and supplier vehicles. Ensure that all outgoing and incoming stock is checked for quality and quantity. Ensure that perpetual stock inventories are carried out and that the stock records are accurate. Carry out quality and environmental checks, which ensures that the site complies with all the relevant BSI and internal audit requirements. Review and maintain the site's vehicle and pedestrian traffic routes to ensure they are always safe. Skills and Experience of Warehouse Deputy Team Leader

Experience with SAP is desirable Experience working in a warehouse and yard environment at management level across an inbound and outbound multi-shift site. Have good time management skills with the ability to set priorities, fulfil critical tasks in time and keep to deadlines. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work in fast-paced environments