Warehouse Manager - Nights

Bidfood UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension with employer match

Life cover

Confidential support & counselling

Health plan

Job summary

Bidfood UK is seeking a Warehouse Manager - Nights to lead a large-scale, multi-temperature distribution operation. You will drive safety, service, productivity and cost while aligning teams with depot leadership.

In this senior role you’ll manage Warehouse Team Managers, influence depot decisions and shape the future of the operation through coaching, data-driven improvements and strong commercial awareness. This is a high-visibility post requiring robust people leadership and budget control.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large warehouse or logistics operations.
• Experience managing managers and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in fast-paced distribution, logistics or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Warehouse Team Managers and operational teams.
• Own warehouse performance across safety, service, productivity and cost.
• Manage budgets, resources and labour planning.
• Use data and KPIs to identify opportunities and drive improvement.
• Create a high-performing culture through coaching and development.
• Collaborate with Transport, Sales, Finance, HR and Depot Leadership.
• Drive compliance with health & safety, food safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Lead operational change initiatives and embed new ways of working.
• Oversee recruitment, succession planning and talent development.
• Ensure stock accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Identify risks and deliver sustainable improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Budget management

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Operational KPI focus

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

About the role

Warehouse Manager - Nights

Lead a warehouse operation that keeps our business moving

Are you an experienced warehouse leader ready to take ownership of a large-scale operation?

We're looking for a Warehouse Manager to lead a fast-paced, multi-temperature distribution environment, ensuring our people, processes and performance deliver exceptional service to customers while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll manage Warehouse Team Managers, influence depot-wide decisions and play a key part in shaping the future success of the operation.

Make a bigger impact

As Warehouse Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall performance of the warehouse operation, balancing service, cost, productivity and people engagement.

Working closely with the wider depot leadership team, you'll use data, insight and strong commercial awareness to drive continuous improvement, develop future talent and create an environment where teams can perform at their best.

No two days are the same. You'll lead through change, solve complex operational challenges and ensure the warehouse continues to deliver outstanding results for both customers and colleagues.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and developing Warehouse Team Managers and wider operational teams.
• Taking ownership of warehouse performance across safety, service, productivity and cost.
• Managing departmental budgets, resources and labour planning to meet operational demands.
• Using warehouse performance data and KPIs to identify opportunities and drive improvement.
• Creating a high-performing culture through coaching, engagement and development.
• Working closely with Transport, Sales, Finance, HR and Depot Leadership teams.
• Driving compliance across health and safety, food safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Leading operational change initiatives and embedding new ways of working.
• Managing recruitment, succession planning and talent development across the warehouse function.
• Ensuring stock accuracy, availability and operational efficiency remain at the highest standards.
• Identifying risks, resolving operational challenges and delivering sustainable improvements.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience leading large warehouse or logistics operations.
• Experience managing managers and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and operational costs.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working within a fast-paced distribution, logistics or supply chain environment.
• A track record of driving operational improvements and delivering against KPIs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using operational data to support decision-making.
• The ability to balance customer service, safety, productivity and cost objectives.
• A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach.

Why join us?

At Bidfood, you'll be joining a business that values strong leadership, continuous improvement and developing talent from within.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant operation, influence the future direction of the depot and build a rewarding long-term career with one of the UK's leading foodservice providers.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!