Job Description

We are excited to announce that we have a fantastic Area Manager available at our CFC Bicester site. You will have the opportunity to work in an innovative and fast-paced environment, delivering maximum client and customer value, and truly make an impact on the business.

About us

Our teams are putting the world\xe2\x80\x99s retailers online using the cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We provide services to partner clients globally via our innovative advanced robotics technology, known as the Ocado Smart Platform ("OSP"), this drives our highly automated, multi-million pound Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs). In our CFCs - together with the proprietary software applications - we operate a world-class online grocery business that automates the single pick of products, ready for your online delivery.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive, energetic and enthusiastic Area Manager at our new Customer Fulfilment Center (CFC) in Bicester. You will be managing the performance of designated operating areas within the CFC, whilst working closely with multiple departments to achieve site targets. You will be part of a tiered management team reporting to Shift/Operation managers and will be key in shaping and delivering an outstanding employee experience for your teams and will encourage self improvement, training and development.

Following a shift pattern working any 4 out of 7 shifts (including weekends) in an operational 24/7 environment. Shifts are 12 hours in length and your start time will vary depending on the area in which you are working.

About you

The ideal candidate will be working with our 5 Pillars - Safety, People, Customer, Delivery and Cost. You would have previous management experience in the warehouse /logistics environment and have knowledge of Health and Safety and Food safety compliance. You have strong verbal, written and numeracy skills and can use your Microsoft skills to interpret data and have demonstrable problem solving skills. Experience in conducting formal meetings, understanding and applying the relevant policies appropriately is desired. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have knowledge of warehouse operating systems, core reporting tools and Mechanical handling equipment.

What do I get in return?

Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we\xe2\x80\x99ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. Private healthcare; Car salary sacrifice and Cycle to Work schemes; A range of amazing benefits, including Free Shares and Life Assurance; 15% off your Ocado.com shopping; Company shop offering discounts of up to 70% on groceries from leading brands and major retailers; Exclusive travel, retail and leisure discounts nationwide; 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete); Enhanced Pension scheme, matching employee contributions up to 7% of salary; Employee Assistance Programme

We\xe2\x80\x99re in it together, we are proud of what we do, we can be even better

Ocado is an equal opportunities employer and it takes its obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 very seriously. We treat all our employees fairly and equally, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, pregnancy and maternity, trade union membership or offending background, or the fact that they are a part-time worker or a fixed-term employee. Our employees and applicants for employment shall not be disadvantaged by any policies or conditions of service which cannot be justified as necessary for operational purposes.

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