Operations and Logistics Supervisor

KERB is a business that powers other businesses. We focus on the incubation and growth of innovative, independent food businesses. We run brilliant street food markets, workshops, consultancy, bars, a food hall in Central London and have developed a growing, successful corporate catering company, KERB Events Limited.

We are a food-obsessed and people-first company who believes that everyone with a bit of spark should have the opportunity to ignite it. Be it food entrepreneurs or team members, our mission is to create opportunity and joy through great food, from the 'kerb' up.

Role Overview
We are looking for an Operations and Logistics Supervisor to join the KERB Events team to help deliver stellar warehouse operations across all events and projects. We work across a whole plethora of events such as Public events, weddings, stadiums and corporate, we are looking for someone who will adapt to the role as necessary and enjoys the logistical challenges of no two days being the same.

Full job description available via: https://www.kerbfood.com/careers/operations-and-logistics-supervisor/

This role will assist the Warehouse and Logistics Manager in developing effective operational processes that will increase productivity and reduce spend across all departments of the business.

Our warehouse in Orpington currently houses stock for two KERB entities:

- KERB Events Ltd occupies approximately 80%
- KERB Seven Dials Market Ltd occupies approximately 20%.

What you'll be doing
As a Warehouse and Logistics Supervisor you'll be responsible for the warehousing of both entities. Responsibilities that are specifically for KERB Seven Dials Market Ltd have been marked with (SDM).

You will also be required to drive company vehicles (currently up to Luton Vans/ 3.5 T) and deliver event kit & stock to various locations across London, and occasionally further afield. It is important that the use of vehicles is done in the safest manner possible.

A substantial amount of manual handling is required for this position and this work will be supported by appropriate training.

Clean driving licence / confident and experience in driving large vehicles
- Health and safety knowledge, ideally gained within a warehouse or events environment
- Experience within the events or similar industry.
- Proactive / self-starter with tons of initiative
- Excellent people skills
- Ability to adapt communication style according to the audience
- Positive and flexible attitude, with the ability to think laterally and willing to problem solve (team player essential)
- Ability to communicate and conduct oneself in a clear and diplomatic manor
- Flexibility in working to the business needs with some weekends and late nights

Desirable

- Experience of counting stock and management
- 1 - 2 years experience of working in a warehouse environment
- 1 Years' experience in working in the events industry
- Forklift Licence (Various), Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Generous discount off all KERB food & drink
- 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) + birthday day off
- Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
- Medicash
- Classpass
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Annual season ticket loan
- Discretional bonus scheme
- Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave after 2 years And much more!

Equal Opportunities at KERB

As part of our values, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity at KERB. We actively celebrate our teams' different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone, from any background, is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. Applicants are encouraged to share with our People Team any accommodations or reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.