Howdens are looking for a Warehouse Group Leader to motivate, supervise, and provide first-line leadership to the team, based at the Runcorn site, Cheshire. Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 2:00pm As a FTSE 100 business undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth, this Warehouse Group Leader role is at the heart of the warehouse operation and will provide the successful applicant with a fast-paced, rewarding role. Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, you will proactively coordinate and lead a team of operatives to achieve the business goals, promoting safety and a team-based culture. What will I be doing as a Group Leader? Lead, motivate and develop your team, providing exceptional first line management Monitor, evaluate and feedback performance of team members on daily/weekly basis Oversee receipt, storage, picking and loading processes in line with daily targets to ensure correct operating procedures and processes are followed Identify and report all operational problems and suggest solutions or changes Develop and mentor Group Leader Stand-ins to ensure Howdens has a fully enabled, supported and multi-skilled workforce Plan and organise adequate resource to ensure effective operations to deliver first class service Ensuring all aspects of Health and Safety is followed across site What do I need to qualify for this role? Previous experience within a warehouse environment working with a large team CIEH Level 3 Health and Safety qualification (desirable) NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing (desirable) Experience using Warehouse Management Systems and Labour Management Systems, ideally SAP. Good problem-solving skills Excellent communication and listening skills About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. How to Apply : We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Warehouse Group Leader, then we are keen to hear from you. You will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteamhowdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. LI-NB1