Warehouse Team Manager

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK supermarket chain is seeking a Team Manager to oversee operations at their Croydon warehouse. This role involves leading and inspiring a diverse team, driving exceptional customer service, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing large teams in fast-paced environments, with a focus on delivery operations. Competitive salary and market-leading benefits including discounts and pension contributions are offered.

Benefits

10% discount card after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, unionised environment.
• Proven track record in delivery operations.
• Ability to motivate diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, driving engagement and service standards.
• Promote collaboration and uphold company values.
• Manage health and safety standards and performance.
• Ensure stock accuracy and security.

Skills

Leading large teams

Managing multi-drop delivery operations

Inclusive management style

Customer-focused decision making

Job description

Salary: £33,050
Location: Croydon LFC, Croydon, CR0 4XS
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Argos Local Fulfilment Centres
Closing date: 27 January 2026
Requisition ID: 400045759

Shift hours
Early shift: 06:00 - 14:00
Late shift: 15:00 - 23:00

Managing in our Warehouses:

Our management teams are at the heart of our warehouse operations, where we store, move, and deliver everything Argos sells in the moments that matter to our customers. They lead by example, inspiring our teams to give their best every day. Their teams are part of a national network, offering an industry leading fast-track service that delivers Argos products to customers' doors and collection points. They use technology and great teamwork to ensure we never let our customers down.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead a dynamic team, driving engagement and role modelling Sainsbury's values within the Argos Warehouse (LFC), prioritising exceptional customer service
• Promote a collaborative team environment with open communication, upholding company values and encouraging a positive workplace
• Manage and coach colleagues to achieve targets and maintain health and safety standards through effective performance conversations
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Argos Warehouse (LFC) to deliver outstanding site results and sustained KPI performance
• Plan resources and ensure stock accuracy and security using forecasts and trends.

What makes a great Team Manager

• Experience in leading large, diverse teams in a fast-paced, unionised environment
• Proven track record in managing multi-drop and final mile delivery operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for customers
• An inclusive management style that embraces diversity and motivates colleagues at all levels
• Consistently making customer-focused decisions that deliver outstanding outcomes

Working for us has great rewards

• We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that:
• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
• Free food and hot drinks - provided for Colleagues in all our Warehouses
• Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues

An inclusive place to work and shop.

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us.

To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face.

We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.

If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.

Please note -We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date advertised, where we receive a high number of applications.