Warehouse Manager - Nights

Michael Page; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager - Nights in Newbury to lead warehouse operations. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing productivity. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in a high-volume environment, offering a competitive salary of GBP40k plus benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

25 days + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within warehousing/logistics.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop teams.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop the night shift team to achieve KPIs.
• Ensure warehouse processes adhere to health and safety standards.
• Monitor workflow to optimize productivity and minimize errors.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain smooth operational flow.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of WMS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager -Nights based in Newbury to lead warehouse operations, ensuring efficient order processing, safety compliance, and team performance throughout the night shift. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence within a fast-paced wholesale distribution environment.

Client Details

Our client is a leading player in the wholesale distribution sector, supplying a wide range of products to retailers and trade customers nationwide. With continued growth and a strong commitment to operational excellence, they are now seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager - Nights to join their dynamic warehouse operations team.

Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Warehouse Manager - Nights will oversee the end-to-end operations of the night shift. You will be responsible for leading a team of warehouse operatives, ensuring that all activities-from goods-in to order dispatch-are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard of accuracy.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing, coaching, and developing the night shift team to achieve KPIs.
• Ensuring all warehouse processes adhere to health and safety standards.
• Monitoring workflow to optimise productivity and minimise errors.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Coordinating with other departments to maintain smooth operational flow.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Profile

The ideal Warehouse Manager - Nights candidate will be an experienced warehouse leader with a track record of managing teams in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. You will be proactive, hands‑on, and able to drive performance through engagement and strong leadership.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within warehousing/logistics.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and best practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• A flexible approach, with the ability to work night shifts and adapt to operational demands.

Job Offer

On offer for the successful candidate is the following:

• Basic salary - GBP40k
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days + Bank Holiday (can buy additional days)
• Pension scheme (4 and 4)
• Employees benefits platform and discount on products

Days of work

• Sunday to Thursday
• 9pm to 6am

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain