Shift Manager

Bleckmann Solutions UK Ltd; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Life insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Retail discounts via benefits platform

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Social Events

On site parking

Job summary

Bleckmann Solutions UK Ltd. is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee multiple teams on a rotating day/evening schedule within a 3PL environment. Based in the UK, you will coordinate fulfilment activities, manage resources, and uphold safety and quality standards.

You bring proven shift-management experience, strong leadership, and a customer-focused mindset. Knowledge of WMS systems (JDA a plus) and proactive problem-solving will help you drive performance and client satisfaction in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Shift Manager within a 3PL environment.
• Strong customer experience; retail/ecommerce/fashion preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of WMS; JDA automation experience highly desirable.
• Proactive, flexible, and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple teams across a shift and fulfilment activities.
• Lead and coordinate shift operations across all fulfilment activities.
• Plan and allocate staff and resources for smooth workflow.
• Maintain process efficiency, quality, and Health & Safety standards.
• Monitor and deliver shift KPIs.
• Build strong client relationships and resolve issues proactively.
• Drive continuous improvement across shift operations.

Skills

Shift management experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Customer experience

Tools

WMS knowledge

JDA (automation) experience

Job description

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew? At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862.

As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find: Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you. Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia. High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you. Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

This is a permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday, covering the hours of 08:00 - 16:00 and 16:00 - 00:00, rotating each 2 weeks, with flexibility required during peak periods. The role offers an annual salary of up to £48,000, depending on skills and experience, plus an additional shift allowance.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient working of a number of teams over the course of a shift, across all activities related to Client Order Fulfilment.
• Lead and coordinate shift operations across all fulfilment activities
• Plan and allocate staff and resources to ensure smooth workflow
• Maintain process efficiency, quality, and Health & Safety standards
• Monitor and deliver shift KPIs
• Build strong client relationships and resolve issues proactively
• Drive continuous improvement across shift operations

Profile:

• Proven experience as a Shift Manager within a 3PL environment (essential)
• Strong customer experience; retail/e?commerce/fashion preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem?solving skills
• Knowledge of WMS, ideally JDA Automation experience highly desirable
• Proactive, flexible, and highly organised

Please note: Bleckmann UK does not currently hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence and is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

What do we offer ?

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• Competitive pension scheme
• Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform)
• Social Events
• Exclusive Client Discounts
• On site parking

Additional information:

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact: [e-mail].

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).