Warehouse Manager - Newhouse

Warehouse Manager - Newhouse Co-op

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Newhouse ML1 5GH Job details Pay information not provided

Employee discount, Company pension, Private medical insurance

Newhouse ML1 5GH Full job description Warehouse Manager - Newhouse

£60,000 to £75,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)

Working 5 days over 7, you'll also be part of the weekend on-call rota (currently 1 in 3 weekends but may change subject to business needs)

Newhouse Depot, Motherwell, ML1 5GH

We're looking for a Warehouse Manager to join us at our Newhouse depot, where you'll lead and inspire our team of over 500 colleagues. You'll be responsible for supporting our three Warehouse Shift Managers in consistently delivering our 'colleagues-first' approach across the depot, making sure we're running a safe and efficient operation at all times.

Why this role matters

In this role, you'll be part of our wider Logistics Leadership team, collaborating with other depots to shape our future direction. If you're passionate about helping to develop and maintain a culture of inclusion where colleagues feel heard, valued, and respected, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What you'll do

Lead, coach, and manage over 500 depot colleagues, ensuring efficient service delivery to our food stores

Implement health and safety measures across the depot, addressing risks where necessary

Be accountable for our Newhouse warehouse operation, including people, safety, compliance, and equipment

Manage an operational budget of up to £30m and meet established depot targets

Build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external partners, including suppliers and trade unions (USDAW)

What you'll bring

We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring:

Proven experience in leading, developing, and managing large teams within a logistics environment

Experience leading and implementing change successfully within a unionised environment

Experience managing substantial budgets and working towards set targets

Good communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and challenge people inclusively

A solid understanding of employment and safety legislations

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)

28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays

A pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Private healthcare

30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands

Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice

24/7 colleague support service

Training and support for your development and career progression

Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you'll belong

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.