Warehouse Shift Manager

Abatec Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading logistics organisation in Bristol is seeking an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager. This permanent, full-time role involves leading a warehouse team, ensuring operational performance, and driving Health & Safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in shift management and be results-driven. A competitive salary of £45,000 - £47,000 and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Annual salary review and bonus

Life insurance x4 salary

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle and tech schemes

Gym discounts

Social and charity events

Staff discount

25 days holiday rising to 27

Discounted electric vehicle charging

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse/shift management role.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational ability.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (IOSH desirable).
• A results-driven, adaptable, and resilient approach.
• Experience working with KPIs and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a warehouse team to achieve performance targets.
• Oversee warehouse operations to ensure service levels and KPIs are consistently met.
• Drive a strong Health & Safety culture across all activities.
• Implement resource and capacity plans in line with operational demand.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on efficiency and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including supply chain, transport, and contractors.
• Provide clear reporting and data-driven insights on performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Organisational ability

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Job description

Overview

Abatec Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client, a market-leading organisation within the logistics and warehousing sector, who are looking for an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager to join their team in Portbury, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced and growing operation.

Benefits

• Permanent Role
• Annual salary review and bonus
• Life insurance x4 salary
• Pension: Roper Rhodes contributes 7% of salary into the scheme with a compulsory 1% contribution from employee, giving a total contribution of 8%. The company will match any additional percentage up to and including 2%. This would give a potential contribution of 12% of salary at a cost of only 3% to the employee.
• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle and tech schemes
• Gym discounts
• Social and charity events throughout the year
• Staff discount
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days with additional service and option to purchase 5 more
• Discounted electric vehicle charging
• Long service awards

The Role

As Shift Manager, you will be responsible for leading a warehouse team and ensuring operational performance across rotating shifts. You will focus on delivering KPIs, maintaining compliance and Health & Safety standards, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Rotating Shifts

Week 1 2pm - 10pm Monday to Thursday, 1pm - 8pm on Friday
Week 2 6am - 2pm Monday to Thursday, 6am - 1pm on Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a warehouse team to achieve performance targets.
• Oversee warehouse operations to ensure service levels and KPIs are consistently met.
• Drive a strong Health & Safety culture across all activities.
• Implement resource and capacity plans in line with operational demand.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on efficiency and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including supply chain, transport, and contractors.
• Provide clear reporting and data-driven insights on performance.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a warehouse/shift management role.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational ability.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (IOSH desirable).
• A results-driven, adaptable, and resilient approach.
• Experience working with KPIs and operational reporting.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £45,000 - £47,000
• Permanent, full-time role with career development opportunities
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a leading logistics operation