Logistics Supervisor

We are committed to providing our guests with an outstanding experience hosting one of the world's most prestigious race meetings, Royal Ascot, as well as 21 race days and numerous non-racing events each year. As Logistics Supervisor you will manage the logistics team and provide guidance to team members, ensuring the completion of specified tasks to the expectation of a venue partner who have standards that are second to none. You will plan, supervise, and deliver logistical requirements for race day setups and events and execute a detailed on-site logistics plan in collaboration with all departments. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a team of four staff (increasing in numbers on race days).
• Plan, Supervise and deliver the logistical requirements for the set-up of Ascot Racecourse.
• Supervise the day-to-day logistics team members to ensure that specified daily taskings are completed efficiently and within the H&S SSoW.
• Ensure that all team members wear the correct PPE for task.
• Deliver Toolbox talks as required in particular Manual Handling
• Supervise and control the disposables and cleaning materials for the main CPU and support site cleanliness.
• Execute a detailed on-site logistics plan, supporting all departments including Hospitality, Retail and Box Operations, Conference & Event Operations, to ensure onsite operations teams can operate as expected. Other departments, such as Commercial or HR, will require intermittent support.
• Effectively liaise with Ascot Racecourse Operations department and attend client meetings as required, to receive or present information to the client in a professional and courteous manner.
• Loading and unloading vehicles and delivering the goods to the appropriate area of the venue.
• Distributing and laying out furniture as required for events.
  
  You will have previous experience in a similar role (industry immaterial). Previous supervisory experience is essential as is a UK driving licence (held for more than 2 years).
You will be committed to excellent customer service and be flexible regarding working weekends and unsociable hours when required. You will also have
• The ability to work under pressure and deliver deadlines.
• The ability to communicate in a proactive and positive manner.
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Good listening and verbal ability with a good standard of written communication skills
• Good time management skills
• The ability to motivate yourself and your team
Desirable but not essential:
• IOSH (we can arrange this)
• Forklift licence.
• First Aid qualification
• Manual handling training
  
  You will be rewarded with a salary of between £28,000pa -£30,000pa plus access to a range of excellent benefits, including:
• Performance-related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert! By joining Sodexo Live! you will be part of something greater, working in an environment that fosters innovation and supports your professional growth. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.