Night Warehouse Section Leader - Lead, Optimize & Own Shift

Gist Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M&S discount 20%

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan discounts

Pension scheme (auto enrolment)

Life assurance (up to 4x salary)

App-based discounts

Wellbeing support

Tailored induction and training

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Gist Limited is recruiting a Warehouse Section Leader for the night shift to support up to 25 operatives and help run a fast-paced warehouse operation safely and efficiently.

You will work with the Shift Manager to deliver the plan, coach colleagues, monitor KPIs, manage priorities and drive improvements, while upholding high health and safety standards.

In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, shift allowance and extensive discounts with M&S and great benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a fast-paced warehouse, distribution or logistics environment.
• Previous Team Leader, Supervisor or similar experience would be beneficial.
• The confidence to coordinate and provide direction to colleagues on the warehouse floor.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to balance several priorities at once.
• An understanding of operational KPIs and the importance of productivity, accuracy and service.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A practical approach to problem-solving and the confidence to take ownership when issues arise.
• A strong focus on health, safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day activity of up to 25 Warehouse Operatives, ensuring everyone understands the priorities for the shift.
• Take ownership of a specific operational area and help ensure the plan is delivered safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Provide clear direction, communication and ongoing feedback to colleagues.
• Monitor operational and service KPIs, identifying where performance is off track and supporting action to improve.
• Coach and support colleagues to achieve operational expectations and maintain high standards.
• Help coordinate resource across the shift, responding to changing volumes and priorities.
• Support the induction and ongoing training of new and existing colleagues.
• Undertake Return to Work conversations and support other people processes where required.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day operational issues, escalating more complex challenges appropriately.
• Respond to safety concerns, hazards and near misses, ensuring these are dealt with or escalated quickly.
• Champion health and safety and ensure colleagues are working in a safe and compliant environment.
• Encourage colleagues to share ideas and contribute to improvements across the operation.
• Work collaboratively with other Section Leaders, Shift Managers and teams to deliver a strong overall shift.

Skills

Team Leadership

Supervision

Warehouse experience

People management

KPIs awareness

Health & safety

Communication

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Gist Limited is recruiting a Warehouse Section Leader for the night shift to support up to 25 operatives and help run a fast-paced warehouse operation safely and efficiently.

You will work with the Shift Manager to deliver the plan, coach colleagues, monitor KPIs, manage priorities and drive improvements, while upholding high health and safety standards.

In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, shift allowance and extensive discounts with M&S and great benefits.