Warehouse Manager
Wasserman, United Kingdom
Job Description
Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music, entertainment and culture. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.
Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman operates globally across 27 countries and more than 62 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Warehouse Senior Operative to join our dynamic team based in Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire. As a Warehouse Senior Operative you will play a crucial role in handling equipment for our marketing and events company. Your responsibilities will include proficiently operating Counterbalance amp; Reach forklifts, managing workflow, supervising temporary agency staff, coordinating dispatch and receipt of goods, maintaining inventory levels, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and contributing to the overall efficiency and success of our warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proficient operation of Counterbalance amp; Reach forklifts; assessment required prior to appointment.
- Utilize Microsoft Office and data entry software for efficient communication and record-keeping.
- Manage workflow and identify staffing requirements during busy periods.
- Anticipate and solve problems, with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Handle shipping and receiving of merchandise, maintaining organizational standards.
- Supervise temporary agency staff and oversee their daily workload and activities.
- Track and coordinate dispatch, receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Order supplies, maintain inventory levels, and manage relationships with suppliers.
- Maintain records, report relevant information, and prepare necessary documentation.
- Perform daily/weekly inspections of warehouse plant amp; equipment, reporting defects/faults.
Requirements
- Proven experience in warehouse operations, preferably in a supervisory role.
- Proficiency in Counterbalance amp; Reach forklift operation.
- Strong understanding and use of Microsoft Office and data entry software.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage workflow, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems and software.
- Commitment to health and safety regulations.
- Willingness to engage
Benefits
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays, and additional DEamp;I days
- Pension: 4.5% employee // employer contribution with Aviva
- Income Protection: Pays you 75% of your base salary in the event that you are absent from work due to illness or injury for 13 consecutive weeks or more, capped at 5 years
- Life Assurance: Pays your nominated beneficiary four times your base salary in the event of your death whilst employed by the Company
- Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing support for you and family living with you // free legal and financial advice, including telephone and potentially in person counselling)
- Season Ticket Loan
Optional benefits (post probation)
- Health Cash back plan which provides you with reimbursements for everyday medical costs including dental, optical, prescriptions amp; physical therapies
- Season Ticket Loan: An interest free loan for the purpose of purchasing an annual season ticket for travel between home and work
- Cycle to work scheme: A one year hire agreement for a cycle and accessories worth up to 2,000, done via salary sacrifice with an option to purchase cycle at the end of the agreement
- Gym Flex: An interest free loan for the purpose of purchasing an annual Gym membership, providing a low corporate discounts at over 3,700 gyms, studios and outdoor fitness events