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Internal Distribution Team Leader

G4S
Cheltenham Full-time
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Internal Distribution Team Leader

Salary: £35,042\.05 per annum

Working Hours: Permanent, Full\-time position, 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Location: Cheltenham

Excellent benefits package including 2\.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment and a £2,000 annual retention bonus (pro\-rata for part\-time employees), subject to achieving and maintaining clearance requirements.

Are you a proactive leader looking for a rewarding distribution role?

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement?

Why not join the G4S Facilities Management team in Cheltenham!

About the Role

We are actively seeking a self\-motivated, resilient, and collaborative Internal Distribution Team Leader to manage our goods processing and delivery team. In this dual\-purpose operative and supervisory role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring a safe, secure, and highly efficient materials handling service for our client. You will be responsible for balancing hands\-on distribution tasks with team mentorship and performance management to consistently achieve contract SLAs.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritise tasks and consignments to ensure daily operational timelines and SLAs are met

  • Resource the goods receiving and delivering function properly during and outside normal hours

  • Maintain high standards of materials handling, security, accountability, and onward delivery

  • Schedule staffing resources dynamically to meet fluctuations in freight volumes

  • Mentor, coach, and develop the distribution team while promoting wellbeing and empowerment

  • Produce weekly and monthly service performance reviews to highlight areas for improvement

  • Monitor stakeholder relationships to ensure contractual requirements and KPIs are fully met

  • Act as a change advocate supporting sustainability, green initiatives, and carbon footprint reduction

  • Provide SME advice to the client and the on\-site G4S management team

  • Promote a safe working environment and ensure prompt reporting of health and safety issues

Essential Requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Proven ability to develop and nurture relationships with stakeholders

  • Strong focus on customer service and experience with Google and Microsoft Office suites

  • High personal resilience, self\-motivation, and a strong attention to detail

  • IOSH Managing Safely certification,

  • Counterbalance Forklift licence, or a willingness to undergo training

  • Management qualification at Level 3 or above

  • Valid, full clean driving licence
Creating a clean, safe, healthy, and secure environment for people to work in is vital. Our Facilities Management teams work with some of the most important Government contracts, hospitals, and schools. You will be making a difference, enabling and supporting these core businesses.

You will be valued and supported, and provided with first\-class training and competitive benefits

Benefits

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through SPARK, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below:

  • 2\.5% Golden Hello payment

  • £2,000 annual retention bonus

  • 30 days leave, including Bank and Public Holidays increasing to 35 days after five years’ service

  • Progression, training, and development catered to you

  • Refer A Friend incentives

  • Company pension scheme with employer contributions

  • G4S Life Assurance Scheme

  • Subsidised healthcare plan

  • Charity work \- Match\-IT and Payroll Giving

  • Confidential Counselling Services

  • 24/7 support specialising in health and medical

  • Discounts on high street shops, retailers, and travel suppliers
Please be aware that due to the nature of the business, security clearance to a high government level will be required

G4S is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at careersatg4s@g4s.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments, or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process

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