Shift Manager - Nights

TN United Kingdom; Northwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shift Manager for their high-volume fresh produce warehouse. This pivotal role involves overseeing a large team during night shifts, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and experience in a unionized environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and team development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting. Join this forward-thinking company and enjoy competitive benefits, career progression, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Night shift premium

6 weeks' holiday

15% in-store discount

Clear career progression opportunities

Healthcare and well-being benefits

Free on-site parking

Market-leading pension scheme

Discounts through benefits platform

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience in leading large-scale warehouse operations in the food sector.
• Proven track record managing large teams in a shift-based operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire warehouse operation during night shifts, ensuring productivity and safety.
• Lead and coordinate a team of 150-300 warehouse operatives.

Skills

Operational Leadership

People Management

Unionized Workforce Management

Communication Skills

Performance Tracking (KPIs, OEE)

Job description

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Shift Manager - Fresh Produce Warehouse (Night Shift: 7pm-3am or 9pm-5am)

? Location: Gadbrook, Cheshire

? Shift Pattern: Nights - either 7pm-3am or 9pm-5am

We're partnering with a leading retail logistics business to recruit an experienced Shift Manager for their high-volume warehouse operation in Gadbrook .

This is a critical leadership role overseeing a night shift team of 150-300 colleagues across a fast-paced fresh produce environment . The ideal candidate will have strong operational leadership experience, exceptional people management skills, and a clear understanding of working within a unionised environment .

? The Role

Reporting directly to the site's senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for managing the entire warehouse operation during your shift-ensuring that productivity, safety, quality, and service targets are consistently met. You'll lead from the front, resolving issues in real time, coaching your management team, and driving a performance-led culture overnight.

This is a high-visibility role where your decisions and leadership will directly impact site success.

? Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full night shift operation, managing between 150-300 warehouse operatives and team leaders on site.
• Deliver against all shift KPIs including throughput, cost, safety, labour efficiency, absence, and service levels.
• Act as the most senior leader on site overnight-escalating issues where necessary and ensuring handovers are smooth and effective.
• Maintain operational control over both fresh and ambient produce areas, with a focus on chilled goods, shelf life, and handling standards.
• Drive a strong culture of health & safety, compliance, and food safety across the team.
• Manage performance, resolve on-the-spot issues, and develop team leaders through coaching and mentoring.
• Foster positive working relationships in a unionised environment , ensuring fairness, consistency, and clear communication.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure all reporting and data capture (labour, waste, downtime, OEE) is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

? About You

To be successful in this role, you'll need to bring solid experience in leading large-scale warehouse operations, ideally in the food or fresh produce sector. We're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Shift Manager , Warehouse Operations Manager , or similar leadership role in a fast-moving, fresh produce or food warehousing environment.
• A strong track record of managing large teams (150-300 staff) in a shift-based operation.
• Clear understanding of working within a unionised workforce , with experience managing in that environment considered a strong advantage.
• A hands-on leadership style, confident decision-making, and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Excellent communication, people management, and organisational skills.
• An understanding of cost management, performance tracking (KPIs, OEE), and warehouse systems.
• Flexibility to work permanent night shifts (either 7pm-3am or 9pm-5am).

? What's in It for You

• Competitive salary + night shift premium
• 6 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% discount in-store from your first day, plus an additional 10% discount for a nominated friend or family member
• Clear career progression opportunities within a large and well-established organisation
• Healthcare and well-being benefits including Digital GP access
• Free on-site parking and subsidised canteen
• Market-leading pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts and perks through a company-wide benefits platform - including cinema, gym, and retail savings
• Enhanced family leave and long service awards
• Optional payroll charity donations

If you're a natural leader with experience managing large warehouse teams in a fresh produce environment-and you're ready to take on a high-impact role on the night shift-we'd love to hear from you.