Shift manager

GXO; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider in Bristol is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee warehouse operations at the Bridgewater site. You will manage shift teams, ensure safety and productivity, and maintain inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate has experience in warehouse operations, strong communication skills, and is safety-minded. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £38,500 per annum and benefits including 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Life assurance

Death in service

Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse operations and line management.
• Ability to motivate and mentor teams.
• Familiarity with systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage shift teams for a safe and productive environment.
• Deliver engaging shift briefings to align teams with priorities.
• Oversee inventory control and maintain payroll systems.
• Present operational data to management and clients.

Skills

Warehouse operations experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems

Safety-first mindset

Education

CITB MAPS certification

Tools

Oracle

Kronos

WMS

Microsoft applications

Job description

Are you passionate about leading teams? Do you thrive in fast-paced operational environments? Want to play a key role in one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for a Shift Manager to lead our warehouse operations at our Bridgewater site, ensuring safety, efficiency, and excellence every day.

At Hinkley Point C, we’re building two new nuclear reactors – the first in a new generation of power stations delivering zero-carbon electricity to six million homes. As a Tier One partner to Nuclear New Build (NNB), we provide essential warehousing and transportation services.

This is a full-time permanent position. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts between the hours of 6am to 6pm with occasional Saturday shifts. However, some flexibility is required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £38,500 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). A company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and death in service.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead and manage shift teams, ensuring a safe and productive working environment
• Deliver clear, engaging shift briefings to align teams with daily priorities
• Oversee inventory control using WMS, scan guns, and tablets for accuracy
• Maintain and update payroll systems (Oracle/Kronos) promptly and correctly
• Collate and present operational data to senior management and clients

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in warehouse operations and line management
• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and mentor teams
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft applications
• A safety-first mindset and ability to drive operational excellence
• CITB MAPS certification and a valid driving licence (desirable)

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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