Warehouse Shift Manager

Lineage Logistics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider in Bristol is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee coldstore operations. You will be responsible for leading a team, managing resources, and ensuring performance targets are met. The role involves effective communication, problem solving, and adherence to safety standards in a temperature-controlled environment. This permanent opportunity offers a chance to develop your career within a reputable company with numerous benefits, including onsite parking and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Onsite car park

Employee assistance phone line

Skill training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse or coldstore operations, ideally with supervisory or shift management responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety and stock control.
• Comfortable working in a coldstore environment (approx. –20°C).

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of operatives.
• Oversee end-to-end operations including cross-docking and warehouse coordination.
• Develop shift plans and allocate tasks for timely completion.

Skills

Team Leadership

Warehouse Operations Management

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

At Lineage, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature‑controlled logistics solutions.

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Manager to join our team based at our Bristol depot. This role operates Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern, with one week on each of the following shifts: 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00.

You will also be required to cover weekends on a rota basis. When scheduled to work a weekend, you will receive days off during the week in lieu.

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 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.
• 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.

Why Lineage?

We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific, and South America.

At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. At Lineage we also recognise that Ex‑Military, veterans, and military families have great experience with transferable skills and core values that can add significant value to our organisation.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, paid time off, skill training and development opportunities, generous referral rewards, recognition schemes, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, and preferential rates for loans and savings through a leading credit union.

All protective equipment required for safe and comfortable working conditions will be provided to you.