Warehouse Team Leader

Vet Direct is a multi-functional shop for progressive veterinary practices; fulfilling consumable, uniform, instrument and equipment needs. Vet Direct are an important part of the CVS. CVS Group plc are an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider which delivers to clients through the various business areas; our veterinary practices, our service divisions (eg buying groups, diagnostic laboratories and pet crematoria etc and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people in all divisions have for animals and making pets a priority, is at the heart of our work, every day.

Vet Direct are excited to be recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader who will be based at our warehouse in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00. Within this role the successful applicant will:

• With the support of the Supervisor, lead the Warehouse Team in Goods in and Despatch.
• Work with the Despatch & Goods in teams to ensure daily SLA and KPIs are achieved.
• Plan stock and space requirements ensuring all stocks are safely stored and ready for despatch.
• Deputise for management during periods of Holiday/Absence, and cover any other TL absence.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment. 
• Ensure all relevant staff are trained in the Quality Manual, GDP practices and relevant SOP's.

Alongside the basic salary, we also offer benefits including; up to 7 weeks holiday (with our buy/sell holiday scheme) + Bank Holidays, pension matched up to 6%, access to our industry leading sharesave scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave, heavily discounted pet healthcare, continued professional development and a range of flexible benefits such as GymFlex and Cycle to Work to suit your needs.

Experience and Key Skills Required:

Essential:

• Ability to challenge the ‘status quo', bringing a creative approach to solutions that support continuous improvement.

• Good understanding of GDP, continuous improvement and strong people management skills.
• Ability to create successful teams in a ‘can do' culture and motivate staff to best performance.

Desirable:

• Exposure to collaboratively working with broader business functions to deliver process efficiencies and manage costs.
• Able to represent and act autonomously on behalf of the department and make sound business decisions.
• Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Experience of WMS systems – Orderwise knowledge & the use of hand held scanners would be a distinct advantage.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.