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Deputy Depot Night Manager

9 days ago by Smiths News
  • Salary negotiable
  • Lincoln, ENG, UK
  • Full-time
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Deputy Depot Night Manager role on a 6-month fixed-term contract, running one of the night shift operations and ensuring accurate, on-time distribution of newspapers and magazines to retailers. You’ll lead and develop depot staff, manage risks, compliance and health & safety, and report performance into the Depot Manager at Smiths News, the UK’s leading newspaper and magazine wholesaler. Standout perks include a company-funded Health Cash Plan, 5% pension match, and 25 days’ holiday plus buy scheme.

Key skills
Warehouse operations managementNight shift operations planningPeople supervision and leadershipTraining, coaching and developmentHealth & safety managementLegislation and company policy complianceBudgeting and forecastingPerformance reportingMicrosoft OfficeStakeholder communication
Salary not listed — comparable Lincoln-area deputy depot/warehouse night management roles typically pay around £30k–£40k (often with shift premium depending on employer).
You'll thrive here if you have a proven warehouse management background and can confidently plan and run a fast-paced night operation while leading teams, managing targets, and keeping standards and compliance high.
Why apply
  • Company-funded Health Cash Plan
  • 5% match pension
  • 25 days holiday plus buy scheme
6 months FTC - covering maternity leave Night shift - 40 hours 02:30am -11:00am with Thursday and Friday as days off More than 22,000 customers rely on us as the UK’s leading newspaper and magazine wholesaler. With nightly miracles delivered by an extensive network of distribution centres, we have more roles than you realise. One look at our heritage tells you that we’re as good as our word – we have a reputation built on security, reliability, and delivering on promises. Right now, we’re excitingly looking to the future and all that means for our customers and our people’s careers. About the role Joining us as a Deputy Depot Night Manager you’ll manage one of the shift operations in the depot reporting into the Depot Manager and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of newspapers and magazines out to our retailers. This interesting and challenging role in our management team will see you ensuring a planned and effective night operation is in place, taking responsibility for: Supervising all staff. Providing training and coaching and identifying training needs Providing accurate reports that highlight any challenges or successes Working closely with the management team to identify potential risks Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times Ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy Working to an annual set budget and forecast What we can offer you Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you’ll also have access to: Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy 5% match pension 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme About You: You’ll have a track record of success in a warehouse environment in a management position. You’ll also be able to evidence: Experience of working in a fast paced environment Managing a large operation and being able to liaise at all levels Outstanding communication skills and the credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management Experience of planning and effectively executing a night operation. Dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise Tenacity and an effective approach to meeting and exceeding targets and delivering an outstanding client experience Computer literacy and confidence in the use of technology and IT systems, including a high degree of knowledge of MS Office Excellent business acumen and strong commercial and financial awareness Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Don’t just take us at our word – experience it for yourself. We’re a business built on support, opportunities, loyalty and care. Let’s make the most of today’s opportunities and look to the future, together. Apply now.

Reference: 23810_2621006367·Original posting
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