PQC Team Manager

Job ID
Job ID 77478
Team
Team Distribution
Location
Location Pontefract
Contract Type
Contract Type Perm
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Part time
Salary
Salary 17.02 per hour
Posting Date
Posting Date 18/09/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 25/09/2026
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Summary

Shift pattern:

Friday - Monday, 13:30 - 22:00

The role:

Taking full responsibility for the effective management of our people, you will motivate and develop your team to achieve challenging efficiency targets. Our Managers lead by example, encouraging a strong team orientated work ethic whilst promoting a fun, fair and rewarding work environment.

Running a team of around 25 PQC inspectors and operators, it’s your job to make sure that products are quality inspected upon arrival into the warehouse and contracts are passed within a timely manner so they are available for our customers to order. There will be times when stock requires supplier errors rectifying, this can range from replacing labels, repacking to quality inspecting items. Whilst maintaining the devoted care and attention that our customers have come to expect from our brand over the years.

What you’ll take on:

Running a team of around 25 PQC inspectors and operators, it’s your job to make sure that products are quality inspected upon arrival into the warehouse and contracts are passed within a timely manner so they are available for our customers to order. There will be times when stock requires supplier errors rectifying, this can range from replacing labels, repacking to quality inspecting items.

You must have previous experience of managing a team within a quality or warehousing environment and an ability to train and develop team members. You will drive your team to perform to the highest standards monitoring absence, productivity performance and errors. You will also be identifying ways to keep them on track and focused to achieve their targets.

What you’ll bring:

Our Departments are large, fast paced and some are 24 hour operations so there will often be a need for you to act independently and to think on your feet. Your expertise is valued and as a PQC Manager, you will need to search out solutions, drawing upon your previous experience to make sound operational decisions. There will be times when you are required to support and cover at our other sites.

If you’re passionate and thrive on no two days being the same. Feel exhilarated working under pressure and to tight deadlines then this could be the Next step for you.

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 [email protected] (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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