Logistics Shift Manager - Night Shift (Internal Only)

Blakemore Trade Partners; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Cover

Employee Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Blakemore Trade Partners is seeking a proactive Shift Manager for the Wakefield Depot to oversee logistics operations. The role focuses on cost-effective depot management and delivering high-quality service while complying with policy and legal requirements.

Key duties include driving KPI achievement, staff leadership, and efficient control of goods receipt, picking, packing and dispatch processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High degree of numeracy and literacy.
• Level 3 health and safety qualification (IOSH) and Level 3 food safety qualification - preferable.
• Warehousing and transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient and effective operations through team management and KPI achievement.
• Ensure high standards of customer service across all areas of responsibility.
• Control of goods receipt, replenishment, dispatch operations and despatch processes.
• Oversee stocktaking, maintenance systems and procedures.
• Recruitment, development, retention and performance of staff; supervision of standard hour payment schemes.
• Assist with continuous improvement objectives using available tools and techniques.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Leadership

Communication

Conflict management

Education

IOSH Level 3 Health & Safety

Food safety Level 3

Job description

Role overview

Logistics Shift Manager - Wakefield Depot - Internal Only

5 out of 7 Shifts working 10pm - 6am

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shift Manager within our Logistics Division; Wakefield. We are after someone who is proactive, motivated and passionate about their role, whilst offering excellent service and standards to our customers.

The Key Purpose Of This Role

You will be responsible for the control of efficient and cost effective operations within the depot in order to provide a high quality service to the customer, whilst working within the constraints of company policy and relevant legal requirements

Who Are We

We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the frontier of industry trends. A company that now owns 303 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 6,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain efficient and effective operations through effective team management, assisting with the achievement of set KPI’s
• Ensure high standards of customer service throughout all areas of responsibility
• Control of goods receipt, replenishment, ferrying, customer order processing and despatch operations
• Control of stocktaking/checking/maintenance systems and procedures- includes results
• Control of all ancillary operations affecting the quality of service provision
• Staff recruitment, development, retention and performance, including the effective supervision of standard hour payment schemes
• Assisting with the achievement of continuous improvement objectives using tools and techniques that are available

Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required:

• High degree of numeracy and literacy
• Level 3 health and safety qualification (IOSH) and Level 3 food safety qualification - preferable
• Warehousing and transport experience preferred
• Communicates effectively at all levels
• Ability to provide leadership, direction and motivation to teams
• Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner

What's in it for you?

• Access to Company Pension scheme
• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Cycle to work scheme
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
• Flexible working hours opportunity
• Excellent additional benefits package including:
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
• 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
• Long Service Awards

If you are a results-driven and community-oriented individual with a passion for Logistics, we invite you to apply for the position of Shift Manager. Join us in making a difference through exceptional service and a commitment to excellence.

Inclusive environment

As a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Department

Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

40 hours per week (5 over 7, 10pm - 6am)

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

• Staff Discount
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Additional Holidays
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Cover
• Employee Volunteering opportunities

Closing date for applications

2nd September, 2026