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From the employer's careers site First seen 10 Nov 2026

Operations Leader

NEXT Pontefract, West Yorkshire On-site senior full-time

Salary

£16.26ph per hour

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Description

As an Operations Leader at NEXT's Elmsall Complex in Pontefract, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the warehouse.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Leading shifts and conducting pre-shift briefs and end-of-shift handovers
  • Monitoring KPIs such as Units Per Hour (UPH) and Cost Per Unit (CPU) to achieve targets
  • Supporting team members through performance discussions and managing absence or disciplinary matters
  • Maintaining a safe environment through daily floor walks and safety observations
  • Using tools like Yapster and internal chat to provide real-time updates and resolve issues

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Supervisory experience, ideally in a distribution or warehouse environment
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain tasks clearly
  • An analytical mindset and comfort with numbers and performance data
  • Resilience and flexibility in leading by example under pressure
  • Practical skills such as computer literacy, a valid driving license, and problem-solving abilities

The role offers various benefits, including a sharesave scheme, discounts on NEXT products, a generous bonus scheme, and access to fantastic discounts at staff shops.

The salary for this position is £16.26 per hour, plus applicable shift premiums.

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://ekeq.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_3001/job/77580

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