Night Shift Manager

PlanetRecruitment; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Supportive environment

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is seeking a Night Shift Warehouse Manager in Kidlington to lead a ~30-strong night team across ambient, chilled and frozen zones. You will drive safety, accuracy, and on-time loading and dispatch for next-day deliveries.

The role requires 3+ years of managerial experience in warehousing/logistics, with strong leadership, planning, and ERP/WMS proficiency. A forklift/asset handling license and health & safety qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' management experience within warehousing, logistics or distribution.
• Previous experience within food distribution, foodservice wholesale or FMCG is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of productivity targets and budgets.
• Experience using ERP, warehouse management or stock control systems.
• IOSH, First Aid or similar Health & Safety qualifications.
• FLT or Material Handling Equipment licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of approximately 30 warehouse operatives and supervisors.
• Plan and coordinate all night shift activities to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Conduct daily shift briefings covering safety, workload and operational priorities.
• Oversee the accurate picking, replenishment, loading and dispatch of products across ambient, chilled and frozen environments.
• Ensure up to 30 delivery vehicles are loaded accurately and on schedule each night.
• Monitor staffing levels, attendance and labour requirements to meet business demands.
• Carry out performance reviews, coaching and ongoing staff development.
• Manage employee performance and conduct in line with company procedures.
• Identify training needs and support succession planning within the warehouse team.
• Work collaboratively with transport, supply chain and day shift operations to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, accuracy and service levels.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and company operating procedures.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Warehousing experience

Food distribution

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP50000 per annum

Night Shift Warehouse Manager

Location:Kidlington
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Hours: Sunday – Thursday | 40 hours per week | Night Shift
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Planet Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Night Shift Warehouse Manager on behalf of one of our well-established clients within the food distribution sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated warehouse professional to join a fast-paced, customer-focused operation, leading a busy night shift team within a multi-temperature warehouse environment. The successful candidate will oversee all warehouse activities, ensuring products are picked, loaded and dispatched safely, accurately and on time to support next-day deliveries.

The Role

As the Night Shift Warehouse Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 30 warehouse colleagues, driving operational performance while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and customer service. You will work closely with warehouse supervisors, transport, supply chain and senior management to ensure the smooth running of the night operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of approximately 30 warehouse operatives and supervisors.
• Plan and coordinate all night shift activities to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Conduct daily shift briefings covering safety, workload and operational priorities.
• Oversee the accurate picking, replenishment, loading and dispatch of products across ambient, chilled and frozen environments.
• Ensure up to 30 delivery vehicles are loaded accurately and on schedule each night.
• Monitor staffing levels, attendance and labour requirements to meet business demands.
• Carry out performance reviews, coaching and ongoing staff development.
• Manage employee performance and conduct in line with company procedures.
• Identify training needs and support succession planning within the warehouse team.
• Work collaboratively with transport, supply chain and day shift operations to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, accuracy and service levels.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and company operating procedures.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse.

Key Performance Areas

• Health & Safety compliance
• Warehouse productivity and efficiency
• Picking and loading accuracy
• Stock integrity
• Food Safety and quality standards
• Team engagement and retention
• Operational cost control

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have previous management experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment and be confident leading large operational teams in a fast-moving setting.

• Minimum of three years' management experience within warehousing, logistics or distribution.
• Previous experience within food distribution, foodservice wholesale or FMCG is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of productivity targets and budgets.
• Experience using ERP, warehouse management or stock control systems.
• IOSH, First Aid or similar Health & Safety qualifications.
• FLT or Material Handling Equipment licence.

What's on Offer

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Discounted meals
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.