Shift Leader

Adecco (Portugal); Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Discount vouchers and points

24/7 helpline

Eye care vouchers

Pension scheme

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Shift Leader for the Stone site on a temporary ongoing basis, with potential permanent opportunities. The role is full-time with rotating shifts (06:00–14:30 and 10:00–18:30) and an hourly rate from £14.90ph, located in Stone, England.

You will lead and develop a team, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate with fellow shift managers to meet KPIs. IOSH or similar qualification and MS Office proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead by example.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure smooth operations.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to adapt under pressure.
• Flexibility to manage changing priorities and working hours.
• IOSH or similar Health & Safety qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to meet daily targets.
• Maintain quality and efficiency across shifts.
• Communicate with team and management to foster a positive environment.
• Oversee training and development and provide feedback.
• Address issues promptly and ensure H&S compliance.
• Maintain stock flow and ensure orders align with plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Flexibility

IOSH qualification

Education

IOSH qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift Leader

Location: Stone

Contract Type: Temporary ongoing. Possible permanent opportunity.

Hourly Rate: From £14.90ph

Working Pattern: Full Time. Hours rotating- 06.00AM- 14.30PM and 10.00AM- 18.30PM.

Are you ready to step into a leadership role and inspire a team to achieve excellence? Our client, a dynamic organisation dedicated to fostering a collaborative and productive environment, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Shift Leader to join their team. If you thrive on managing teams, ensuring quality, and driving results, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to achieve daily operational targets.
• Ensure high standards of quality and efficiency are maintained throughout shifts.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to foster a positive work environment.
• Oversee training and development of team members to enhance skills and performance, providing feedback.
• Address any issues that may arise during shifts promptly and effectively
• Comply with H&S audit requirements
• Maintain systems and processes
• Ensure orders are worked in accordance with picking Plan and customer expectations
• Ensure a smooth flow of inbound stock within required time scales
• Working closely with other shift managers to maintain overall site performance
• Manage attendance, conduct and personnel issues inline with company polices.
• Maintain a suite of KPI's, investigate variances
• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Liaise, support and develop working relationships with internal and external customers

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a team environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate leadership
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring all aspects of operations run smoothly.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and team management.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
• IOSH, or similar H&S qualification
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Why Adecco

• Annual leave entitlement
• Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend
• Support program with 24/7 helpline
• Eye care vouchers
• Competitive pension scheme

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.