Warehouse Shift Manager

LUKWL Lineage UK Warehousing Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Shift Manager to lead operations at their coldstore facility. You'll oversee team performance, ensure safety compliance, and manage resource allocation efficiently. Ideal candidates will have experience in warehouse management and be proficient with Warehouse Management Systems. This is a permanent position offering career development opportunities and several employee benefits.

Benefits

Free onsite car park

24/7 employee assistance phone line

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse or coldstore operations.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety and stock control.
• MHE licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of operatives.
• Oversee end-to-end night operations.
• Use WMS to track inventory accuracy.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Conduct regular reviews and coach your team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Warehouse Operations Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Shift Manager - Portbury Depot

At Lineage, our mission is simple but powerful: to help feed the world.
We do this by providing temperature-controlled logistics solutions that help keep the world moving - and we need ambitious, driven individuals to help lead the way.

As the world's largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics, we employ more than 20,000 colleagues globally. When you open your fridge freezer, up to 20% of the products you see may have passed through a Lineage facility.

We support customers that supply schools, restaurants, hospitals, and many of the UK's leading retailers - and now we're looking for a dedicated Shift Manager to lead the days/evenings operation at our Bristol depot.

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday rotating shift pattern.

(one week of each shift pattern)

• 06:00-14:00

• 14:00-22:00

• 08:00-16:00

Location: Bristol Depot

Salary: Competitive starting salary paid monthly.

As a Shift Manager, you'll play a vital role in the smooth running of our coldstore operations, ensuring that our stock moves efficiently and safely. You'll be responsible for leading a team, managing resources, and delivering on performance targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Engagement - Lead and motivate a team of operatives, creating a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance.

• Days and Evenings Operations Management - Oversee end-to-end night operations including cross-docking, stock flow, and warehouse coordination.

• Planning & Resource Allocation - Develop shift plans and assign duties to ensure timely and effective completion of tasks.

• Performance Monitoring - Use the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track inventory accuracy and identify discrepancies before they become issues.

• Health, Safety & Compliance - Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. Lead accident investigations and ensure all procedures are followed.

• Operational Reporting - Maintain accurate shift reports and provide regular feedback to site leadership.

• Cross-Shift Collaboration - Ensure smooth shift handovers and consistent performance across the 24-hour operation.

• Employee Development - Conduct regular reviews and coach your team to support growth and development.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in warehouse or coldstore operations, ideally with supervisory or shift management responsibilities.

• Strong understanding of warehouse safety, stock control, and team leadership.

• Proficient with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

• Clear communicator with the ability to engage and align teams.

• Calm under pressure, with a solution-focused mindset.

• Comfortable working in a coldstore environment (approx. -20°C - PPE provided).

• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

• MHE licence is desirable but not essential.

What's In It For You?

• A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency.

• Opportunity to develop a career within an industry leading global company.

• Opportunity to earn an extra day holiday each year up to the maximum of one extra week over the first 5 years of employment.

• Free onsite car park

• Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.

• Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union.

• Refer new employees and get generous financial reward through our referral scheme.