Warehouse Shift Manager

Recruit Mint Ltd; Edworth; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding logistics company in Edworth is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to lead team operations in a fast-paced environment. The role involves planning resources, driving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in warehouse management and exceptional people skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £41,600 and a permanent day shift schedule with a good work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Death in Service - 4 x annual salary

Cycle to work scheme

Length of service awards

Free flu jab vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Shift Manager within logistics, distribution, or e-commerce.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and coach a team.
• Excellent understanding of warehouse operations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a warehouse team during your shift.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet performance targets.
• Drive compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

People management

Operational analysis

Organisational skills

Experience in logistics

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Shift Manager. Ready to step into a role where you can shape the future of a rapidly growing logistics operation? Looking for a shift pattern that balances responsibility with genuine work-life balance? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced warehouse and distribution site that is expanding to support a major new contract. As Warehouse Shift Manager, you'll be responsible for leading your team to deliver outstanding operational performance across the warehouse. You'll take charge of daily shift operations, ensuring service levels are achieved, your people are motivated, and improvements are made to keep the site moving forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a warehouse team during your shift
• Plan and allocate resource effectively to meet daily throughput and performance targets
• Ensure operational processes are followed to achieve accurate, timely, and efficient order fulfilment
• Drive compliance with health and safety, site security, and company standards at all times
• Support the implementation of a brand-new contract, embedding new processes and ways of working
• Monitor KPIs and performance data, taking action to improve efficiency and service levels
• Work closely with other Shift Managers and site leadership to deliver a consistent, joined-up operation
• Lead by example to develop a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a Warehouse Shift Manager role within logistics, distribution, or e-commerce
• Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and drive a team
• Excellent understanding of warehouse operations, processes, and compliance requirements
• Ability to analyse operational data and make decisions to improve performance
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan resources effectively
• Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Pay and Benefits

• Salary: £41,600 per annum
• Permanent day shift (08:00-20:00)
• Continental pattern:
• Week 1: Work 2 shifts, 5 days off
• Week 2: Work 5 shifts, 2 days off
• No more than 3 consecutive shifts
• Minimum of 2 days off together
• Work 1 weekend in 2
• 25 days annual leave
• Death in Service - 4 x annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Length of service awards (5, 10, 15 years)
• Free flu jab vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme