Warehouse Shift Coordinator - Lead Team & Timely Deliveries

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance included

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% Contributory Pension

Training and development

Leadership development opportunities

Established manufacturing business

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Chesterfield is seeking a Warehouse Shift Coordinator to support the Shift Leader and coordinate a small team of five operatives across picking, loading and dispatch activities.

You will monitor daily performance, uphold Health & Safety and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers rotating shifts, a 37.5-hour week and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution or manufacturing.
• Senior Warehouse Operative or Team Leader experience.
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.
• Understanding of picking, loading, dispatch processes.
• Experience coordinating daily workloads.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Health & Safety focus and accuracy in records.
• Basic IT skills; SAP knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Leader in coordinating daily activities of a team of five operatives.
• Oversee picking and loading against schedules to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to operatives to maintain productivity.
• Monitor operations, identify delays and implement practical solutions.
• Support training, coaching and development of operatives.
• Monitor KPIs and communicate progress; escalate where needed.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, quality and housekeeping.
• Coordinate staff breaks and shift handovers to maintain workflow.
• Operate Counterbalance Forklift Truck when required.
• Support stock control, including month-end and year-end counts.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Health & Safety

Communication

Time management

Tools

SAP EWM

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Chesterfield is seeking a Warehouse Shift Coordinator to support the Shift Leader and coordinate a small team of five operatives across picking, loading and dispatch activities.

You will monitor daily performance, uphold Health & Safety and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers rotating shifts, a 37.5-hour week and benefits.