PQC Operations Leader

Job ID
Job ID 75532
Team
Team Distribution
Location
Location Pontefract
Contract Type
Contract Type Temp
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary 15.78 per hour
Posting Date
Posting Date 02/06/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 09/06/2026
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Summary

This is a temporary position

Location:

South Elmsall, Stadium Way

Shift pattern:

Monday, 13:30 - 22:00, Tuesday - Friday, 13:45 - 22:00

The role:

You will be currently working in an operational role within our business, have an interest in progressing and taking your first steps into management .You will be an aspiring leader and may have limited or no experience of leading or supervising a team .You will learn on the job, experience life at the sharp end of our operation, working at a base location as well as providing operational support.

What you’ll take on:

As a PQC Operations Leader you will work closely with the current Team Manager in their allocated work area. You will lead and motivate individuals and teams, to achieve operational effectiveness, business drivers and deliver service to our customers.

You will ensure that all operational processes are compliant with policies and procedures and play an active part in the promotion of a team work ethic. You will be given support & development during your training period. By building your knowledge & skills and following a development programme you will work towards completing key milestones that will demonstrate the necessary standards to achieve sign off.

What you’ll bring:

We are looking for talented individuals to join us. You’ll be someone who is used to working in a fast-paced environment who understands what motivates and empowers a team to perform to the highest standards.

You’ll manage a team by monitoring absence, productivity performance and errors to identify ways of continuous improvement in order for them to achieve their personal targets and bonus. Every day is different, and you must be able to work autonomously and think independently, making sound operational decisions in deadline driven, pressurised situations.

Benefits

  • Sharesave scheme
  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Generous bonus scheme for many roles
  • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
  • Free on-site parking
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
  • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
  • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.

What's Next?

Team Overview

With 10,000 colleagues, 9 million square feet of space, and 550 vehicles, our teams move a huge 1.5 million items to customers every single day. This is a fast-paced, precise, and proudly customer-focused operation. From maintaining our automation systems to delivering the final mile, join the team that keeps everything flowing to fulfil our customers' needs.

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