Night Shift Warehouse Manager

Velocity "Specialists in Recruitment"; Washington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington-based logistics business is seeking a Night Shift Warehouse Manager to oversee the chilled distribution operation. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a proactive manager who can drive performance, ensure quality, and uphold customer service standards during the night shift.

You will lead and develop the night team, coordinate with transport, monitor KPIs, ensure safe receipt, storage, picking and despatch, and complete shift handovers with accurate operational reporting,

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse team in logistics, distribution, or chilled environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Good understanding of health & safety and operational compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the night warehouse team.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of a busy chilled distribution warehouse.
• Monitor productivity, KPIs, and warehouse performance.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety and company procedures.
• Work closely with the transport team to ensure smooth overnight operations.
• Conduct shift handovers and complete operational reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and warehouse processes.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Health & safety knowledge

WMS experience

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Night Shift Warehouse Manager

Location: Washington

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday | 20:00 - 04:00

Our client, a well-established logistics company based in Washington, is looking to recruit an experienced Night Shift Warehouse Manager to oversee the efficient running of their chilled distribution operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated warehouse professional with strong leadership skills to join a fast-paced logistics business where quality, efficiency, and customer service are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As the Night Shift Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for leading the night warehouse team, ensuring all chilled products are received, stored, picked, and dispatched safely, accurately, and on time. You'll drive operational performance while maintaining high standards of health & safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the night warehouse team.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of a busy chilled distribution warehouse.
• Monitor productivity, KPIs, and warehouse performance.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety and company procedures.
• Work closely with the transport team to ensure smooth overnight operations.
• Conduct shift handovers and complete operational reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and warehouse processes.

About You

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Supervisor role within a logistics, distribution, or chilled warehouse environment.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Good understanding of health & safety and operational compliance.
• Able to work confidently in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure.

What's on Offer

• £36,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working pattern (20:00 - 04:00).
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing logistics business.
• Supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for progression.