Warehouse & Facilities Manager - Luton

Role Overview

As a Warehouse & Facility Manager, you’ll use your talents to create innovative solutions and shape the future across our business.

Driver Health & Safety routines and regulations to the highest standard across the site and Join a global network of passionate experts – backed by the latest technology, to take your career to the next level.

 

Key Responsibilities:


* An experienced leader with the capability to manage warehouse workflows and processes dealing in Imports and export and domestic cargo and value added warehousing solutions. 


* Ability to adapt and embrace change while keeping calm in a pressured time driven environment 


* Needs to be familiar with HMRC warehouse protocols, 


* To Lead and work as part of a strong warehouse team of 3 staff, whilst motivating them to deliver a constantly high and efficient customer service.


* Site Responsible person for all aspects of Health & Safety in the workplace as well as monitoring and enforcing all safe systems of work for staff to follow, 


* Must have a full understanding Aviation Security regulation and ensuring compliance at all times. 


* Site Facilities Lead -for all aspects of maintenance for the building to includes repairs, and site improvements.

 


* Site Quality, Lead for all compliance audits, to include quality and environmental protocols  


* Needs to be able to communicate effectively at all levels, with a proven history of dealing with both internal and external customers, 


* Good PC skills, Specifically Word, Excel, Outlook (Cargowise, ICE, Atlas would be advantageous)  


* Proven history in freight forwarding with the ability to demonstrate their forward-thinking attitude and how to compel others to follow the same 


* Will be responsible in all HR processes with staff. 


* Ensures that all interactions are compliant with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g.

anti-corruption


* Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program

 

Skills and Experience: 


* Two or more years’ experience within the Freight Forwarding Industry.

  


* Health & Safety experience required with Facility Manager experience 


* 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C or above – or equivalent desirable. 


* Experience of HMRC procedures. 


* Commercial awareness. 


* Clear and concise communication skills (written and spoken).

 


* Ability to follow processes with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 


* Ability to support a culture of continuous improvement.

 


* Inter-personal skills - Influencing, communication, relationship management, cultural awareness and ability to work across teams. 


* Knowledge of Freight Forwarding industry and related processes 

 

Benefits:


* A competitive salary


* Generous holiday entitlement


* Pension scheme which includes life assurance 


* Acces...