Goods In Shift Leader — Drive Efficient FMCG Intake & Safety

Pickles Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Competitive holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family leave benefits

Regular company events

Job summary

Pickles Recruitment is seeking a Goods In Shift Leader for a busy FMCG manufacturing site in the Manchester area. You will unload and inspect deliveries, book in goods, and maintain accurate stock records while leading the Goods In team.

The role requires prior warehouse or Goods In experience, leadership ability, and proficiency with a stock management system such as SAP. You will work 2pm-10pm, with responsibilities across the goods intake and wider warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG environment.
• Experience in Goods In or warehouse roles.
• Experience leading or mentoring other team members.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
• Professional and respectful with colleagues.
• Willingness to embrace new processes.
• Able to lift products weighing up to 25kg.
• Forklift Truck licence and prior FLT experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries using a forklift truck and pump truck.
• Check and book in deliveries against paperwork.
• Follow goods intake procedures and complete inbound checks.
• Maintain records using the warehouse management system.
• Put away and move stock using scanners and systems.
• Label pallets and ensure correct stock storage.
• Operate in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Support Hygiene, Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to maximise efficiency.
• Mentor and support Goods In Operatives.
• Complete thorough handovers at shift start and end.
• Supply production and packing areas with required materials.
• Assist wider warehouse operations during busy periods.
• Identify improvements and streamline Goods In processes.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Stock management system

Job description

Pickles Recruitment is seeking a Goods In Shift Leader for a busy FMCG manufacturing site in the Manchester area. You will unload and inspect deliveries, book in goods, and maintain accurate stock records while leading the Goods In team.

The role requires prior warehouse or Goods In experience, leadership ability, and proficiency with a stock management system such as SAP. You will work 2pm-10pm, with responsibilities across the goods intake and wider warehouse operations.