Parcel Hub Shift Manager - Lates - 1400 - 2200hrs

Pertemps; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Atherstone is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee operations in a large-scale automated environment. The role involves managing shift activities, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a team to drive performance improvements. Ideal candidates have strong project management skills and experience in stakeholder management. Competitive pay and structured shifts are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Structured shift patterns

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a large-scale automated environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence in leading change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Manage shift budgets and performance.
• Develop and execute workplans for shift operations.
• Maximise automation throughput.

Skills

Managing large-scale operations

Planning and project management

Data analysis and trend identification

Stakeholder management

Leading change

Resilience and adaptability

Team leadership

IT skills

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Late Shift - 1400hrs - 2200hrs - Must be available to work Monday to Saturday or Sunday to Friday ( Sunday Pay rate £33.81 per hour )

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all shift activities comply with safety requirements and continuous improvement principles
• Managing shift budgets and performance across people, customer, operational, and financial scorecard areas
• Developing and executing shift workplans, ensuring optimum resourcing against forecasted workloads
• Maximising automation throughput and managing efficient induction, outfeeds, and cross-dock operations
• Collaborating with Shift Flow and Engineering Managers to minimise downtime and drive performance
• Conducting regular team performance reviews and ensuring real-time performance visibility
• Working with Trade Union representatives to build strong partnerships and create a positive work culture
• Leading shift-based change projects using structured project and risk management methods
• Acting as the Designated Person in Control (PIC), when required

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing large-scale operations, ideally in an automated environment
• Strong planning and project management capabilities
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and drive performance improvements
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Confidence in leading change and deploying Continuous Improvement methods
• Resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative leadership style
• Experience in second-line management with strong team leadership capabilities
• Solid IT skills and budget management experience
• PIC training (or willingness to undertake it)
• Ability to work with and interpret complex system data

Health & Safety Information

• Manual handling training and full Health & Safety induction provided
• PPE will be supplied as required
• Workers must wear closed, sturdy footwear
• Important: Due to the nature of equipment on site, individuals with pacemakers are advised to consult with their healthcare professional

Why Join Us?

• Be a key leader in one of the UK’s largest logistics operations
• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team
• Play a critical role in driving innovation and efficiency
• Competitive hourly pay and structured shift patterns

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