Shift Warehouse Lead - High-Volume Ops (4-Day Week)

ID Logistics; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ID Logistics in the UK is seeking a Lead High-Volume Warehouse Operations Manager to help build our operations in Sittingbourne and beyond. You will shape processes, lead teams, and drive operational excellence in a fast-growing 3PL environment where your decisions impact expansion.

This day shift role runs Sunday to Wednesday, 8am to 6.30pm, on-site. You will oversee picking, packing, goods-in/out, safety, and continuous improvement, partnering with cross-functional teams to keep performance

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouse teams in logistics or distribution environments.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities for a fast-paced operation.
• Solid understanding of warehouse processes (picking, packing, goods-in, goods-out, stock control).
• Ability to make confident decisions under pressure and communicate clearly across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices and compliance.
• Comfort with warehouse management systems and basic IT tools.
• Proactive, continuous-improvement mindset.
• Flexibility to cover shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations during your shift, ensuring tasks are completed safely and on time.
• Supervise warehouse operatives, providing direction, feedback, and motivation.
• Allocate labour and resources to meet daily targets across picking, packing, goods-in, and goods-out.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, ensuring all team members follow procedures.
• Monitor productivity and quality levels, taking action to resolve issues.
• Ensure accurate handling, storage and movement of stock.
• Communicate clearly with other departments and deliver thorough shift handovers.
• Manage equipment use, reporting defects or maintenance needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Warehouse processes

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Health & Safety

WMS knowledge

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Decision-making under pressure

Tools

WMS software

Job description

ID Logistics in the UK is seeking a Lead High-Volume Warehouse Operations Manager to help build our operations in Sittingbourne and beyond. You will shape processes, lead teams, and drive operational excellence in a fast-growing 3PL environment where your decisions impact expansion.

This day shift role runs Sunday to Wednesday, 8am to 6.30pm, on-site. You will oversee picking, packing, goods-in/out, safety, and continuous improvement, partnering with cross-functional teams to keep performance