Logistics Shift Manager - Night Shift (Internal Only) Food Service Wakefield Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Staff discount on SPAR items

Life Insurance

Wellbeing support

EarlyPay – pay advances

Employee volunteering opportunities

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd in Wakefield is recruiting for a Logistics Shift Manager - Night Shift (Internal Only).

The role covers 10pm–6am across 5 of 7 shifts, demanding proactive leadership within our Logistics Division to ensure efficient, cost-effective depot operations and high service standards. The successful candidate will manage goods receipt, despatch, stock control, and staff performance, while maintaining compliance with policies and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• High degree of numeracy and literacy.
• Level 3 IOSH health and 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient and effective operations through team management and KPI achievement.
• Ensure high standards of customer service across all duties.
• Control of goods receipt, replenishment, ferrying, order processing and despatch.
• Oversee stocktaking, checking and maintenance procedures and results.
• Manage all ancillary operations affecting service quality.
• Recruitment, development, retention and performance of staff; supervise shift-hour schemes.
• Support continuous improvement objectives using available tools and techniques.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Warehousing/transport experience

IOSH Level 3

Food safety Level 3

Education

IOSH Health & Safety Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

Logistics Shift Manager - Night Shift (Internal Only)

Full time Food Service Wakefield

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 forefront 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
• 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

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)

Competitive

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

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