Warehouse Manager - Nights

Ethero Strategic Staffing; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent night shift

Sunday–Thursday night schedule

Lead operations in a busy distribution

Job summary

Ethero Strategic Staffing is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead our night shift at the Stoke-on-Trent distribution centre. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on management of a busy warehouse, and a focus on productivity and safety.

You will oversee the night operations from 22:00 to 06:00, drive performance, and collaborate with transport and other departments to ensure efficient distribution and high stock accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse management or senior supervision.
• Experience in a busy distribution centre environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Focused on productivity and operational efficiency.
• Good knowledge of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night shift warehouse operations.
• Lead and develop warehouse team members.
• Ensure inbound and outbound activities are accurate and timely.
• Monitor KPIs and productivity.
• Maintain stock accuracy and housekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with transport and other departments.
• Address issues promptly and implement solutions.
• Plan workload and manage shift handovers.
• Identify process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning & organisation

Problem-solving

Health & safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Warehouse Manager - Nights

Location: ST1, Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: £43,500 per annum

Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 22:00-06:00

Shift: Permanent Night Shift

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Warehouse Manager to join our busy distribution centre based in ST1, Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment and has a proven track record of managing warehouse operations, leading teams and delivering outstanding performance.

Working on a permanent night shift, you will take responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of warehouse operations, ensuring that productivity, accuracy, service levels and health and safety standards are consistently maintained

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the warehouse during the night shift.
• Lead, motivate and develop warehouse team members to achieve operational targets.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor productivity, performance and key operational KPIs.
• Maintain high standards of stock accuracy, warehouse organisation, and housekeeping.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Manage workload planning, resource allocation, and shift handovers.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and overall warehouse performance.
• Work closely with transport, operations, and other departments to ensure smooth distribution operations.
• Address operational issues promptly and implement effective solutions

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a warehouse management or senior warehouse supervisory role.
• Experience working within a busy warehouse or distribution centre environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• A results-driven approach, with a strong focus on productivity and operational efficiency.
• A good understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• The ability to work independently and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £43,500 per annum.
• Permanent night-shift position.
• Consistent working pattern: Sunday to Thursday, 22:00-06:00.
• The opportunity to lead operations within a busy distribution centre.
• A key leadership role with the opportunity to make a real impact on operational performance