Night Operations Manager – Depot Lead, Training & Safety

Smiths News

Manchester

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan
Pension matching
Holiday entitlement
E-Learning & Training
Sharesave & Cycle to work
Support programmes

Job summary

Smiths News is seeking a Night Manager in Manchester to lead the night shift, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of newspapers and magazines to retailers. The role requires supervising staff, training, reporting on performance, and close collaboration with the management team to manage risks and safety.

The position offers a competitive £40,000 per annum salary, benefits, and career growth within a leading UK newspaper wholesale network.

Qualifications

  • Experience managing a warehouse operation.
  • Proven track record in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities.
  • Experience planning and executing night operations and resolving issues.
  • Tenacity with targets and client experience in mind.
  • Computer literacy and confidence with IT systems.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise all staff on the night shift and provide training and coaching.
  • Produce accurate reports highlighting challenges or successes.
  • Collaborate with the management team to identify risks.
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation and company policy.
  • Work to an annual budget and forecast.

Skills

Warehouse management
Staff supervision
Budgeting
Health & safety
Communication
MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Smiths News is seeking a Night Manager in Manchester to lead the night shift, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of newspapers and magazines to retailers. The role requires supervising staff, training, reporting on performance, and close collaboration with the management team to manage risks and safety.

The position offers a competitive £40,000 per annum salary, benefits, and career growth within a leading UK newspaper wholesale network.

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