Night Operations Lead: Warehouse & Transport

Stef Langdons Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

Company sick pay

Long Service Bonus Payments

Free in-house job-specific training &d

Apprenticeships opportunities

Free onsite parking

Free eye tests up to £25

Free tea, coffee and milk

Office to Wheels scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Share Incentive Plan

Staff Discount Scheme

Job summary

STEF Langdons Ltd in Bridgwater is seeking a Night Operations Manager to take responsibility for the night-time warehouse and transport operations at the Bridgwater depot. You will lead a team of supervisors and operational colleagues to run the operation safely, efficiently and cost‑effectively.

You will monitor performance against targets, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with drivers’ hours, health and safety, quality and stock control, and collaborate with other departments to

Qualifications

• Valid UK Transport Manager CPC.
• Experience in transport/logistics/warehouse or distribution management.
• Knowledge of transport and warehouse operations.
• People management and leadership skills.
• Understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office.
• Ability to analyse data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication to lead and influence teams.
• Flexible, results-driven in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead night shift transport and warehouse activities.
• Ensure staffing levels and equipment meet demand.
• Monitor performance against operational and financial targets.
• Drive service excellence and resolve challenges.
• Ensure fleet, drivers hours, health & safety, quality and stock control compliance.
• Develop and motivate teams to deliver their best.
• Promote cross-department communication across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiencies at the depot.

Skills

Transport CPC

People management

Leadership

Health & Safety

Data analysis

IT skills (MS Office)

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Operations knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

STEF Langdons Ltd in Bridgwater is seeking a Night Operations Manager to take responsibility for the night-time warehouse and transport operations at the Bridgwater depot. You will lead a team of supervisors and operational colleagues to run the operation safely, efficiently and cost‑effectively.

You will monitor performance against targets, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with drivers’ hours, health and safety, quality and stock control, and collaborate with other departments to