Night Shift Store Operations Lead (4 Nights)

Sainsbury’s Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Annual bonus scheme

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matched contributions

Share scheme

Wellbeing support

Colleague networks

Cycle to Work scheme

Special offers

Job summary

Sainsbury’s Group is seeking a Night Shift Manager to oversee overnight replenishment and store operations, ensuring smooth, safe and efficient performance through the night shift. You will lead a team, monitor KPIs, and prepare the store for the morning rush.

The role requires strong people leadership, experience in fast-paced retail environments, and a focus on safety and customer service. Night shifts run from 22:00 to 08:00 with a £4,500 premium on top of base salary.

Qualifications

• Proven line management in fast-paced environments.
• Experience delivering and monitoring KPIs or performance indicators.
• Ability to coach teams to provide excellent customer service.
• Comfort with nightshift work and safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead overnight replenishment and store operations, prioritising deliveries and organising the warehouse.
• Run full store operations during night shifts, ensuring safety and wellbeing of colleagues.
• Maintain high standards to ready the store for morning trade.
• Manage performance, scheduling, and payroll accuracy.

Skills

People leadership

Overnight operations

KPI monitoring

Safety & wellbeing

Disciplinary & performance

Customer service excellence

Job description

Sainsbury’s Group is seeking a Night Shift Manager to oversee overnight replenishment and store operations, ensuring smooth, safe and efficient performance through the night shift. You will lead a team, monitor KPIs, and prepare the store for the morning rush.

The role requires strong people leadership, experience in fast-paced retail environments, and a focus on safety and customer service. Night shifts run from 22:00 to 08:00 with a £4,500 premium on top of base salary.