Job Description

 Looking for a new opportunity, have you got experience of leading a small team and enjoy working outside and helping customers or maybe you are ready for the first supervisory role, then we may have the role for you, a , we call them Yard Supervisors. You don’t need to come from our sector or even know our products, we will support you with a great onboarding experience and encourage you onto our TP development scheme. 

As Warehouse Supervisor, you willjoinourLEWES BSS branch at Southdown Business Park, Brooks Rd. The branch already has a fantastic, well-established and experienced team of over 12 colleagues and they are running 3delivery vehicles and also have a successful Tool Hire department.. This is a busy branch with a footfall of over 30 Trade customers a day, most we know on a first-name basis, the Branch Manager has created a really great atmosphere where everyone helps one another and we have an engaged team, so you don’t need to come from our sector or know our products, you will be in great hands from day one.

We are planning long term, so we are looking for future Assistant Branch Managers, so if you are willing to learn every aspect of branch life, are hard-working and ambitious, we would love to hear from you.

As Warehouse Supervisor, you will play a vital role in our continued success, providing a first-class service whilst ensuring the safe and efficient running of our yard. You will also be responsible for leading and inspiring our yard team of four, who are on the front line dealing with our customers that come into our yard, also two Drivers. Being part of the branch management team, you will play a vital role in our continued success and be instrumental in taking our Lewes branch to the next level. 

Hours – Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5pm 

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary package and an achievable annual bonus

  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays 

  • Great discounts across the Travis Perkins Group businesses, including Toolstation, we also have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from theme parks to eating out and cinemas.

  • What am I responsible for?

  • People – As Warehouse Supervisor, you will lead, motivate, engage, delegate to empower the teams of the yard team to work together as one.

  • Ensure that succession planning is being used to drive talent sustainability, coach and mentor direct reports rising stars and management apprentices as required.

  • Being based outside leading the external yard team of three, you will be processing our customer orders, loading and unloading customer and company vehicles.

  • Stay Safe, Set the tone and champion a Stay Safe culture across the branch at all times promoting a healthy workplace and colleague wellbeing. 

  • Customers – Developing strong relationships with branch customers in order to build profitable business growth.

  • Operations – Managing the full operation of the branch yard, ensure that adequate provision is made for customer deliveries, that branch layout is, storage efficiency, housekeeping, and ability of customers to find products they might want to buy.

  • What experience do you need?

    The successful candidate will already be running a small to medium-sized team in a similar role and will bring with them, their transferable skills including, Health and Safety, Leadership, Sales Experienceand Great Customer Service.

    Does this sound like you?

    Are you:

  • Someone that is physically active, as this role is located outside, it will involve lifting heavy building materials.

  • Passionate, inspirational and engaging leader, who is able to delegate successfully and empower colleagues to take accountability and lead areas of the yard, creating and cultivating that one team approach. 

  • Someone that has a friendly and outgoing personality who is happy to communicate face to face with customers and build strong relationships.

  • Were driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and its our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. 

    You be you, it makes us, us.

    Closing date for applications 15th June