Warehouse Shift Manager

Carlsberg; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company seeks a Warehouse Shift Manager in Farnborough to oversee warehouse operations, ensuring orders are accurately picked and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, an FLT licence, and strong IT skills. This role involves leading a team, monitoring performance, and maintaining hygiene standards. Competitive salary and benefits include a company bonus scheme and medical options.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Qualifications

• IT literate with experience using MS Office and SAP.
• Experience managing or supervising a warehouse team.
• Experience working in a warehouse for an FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the warehouse operations during the shifts.
• Check for picking accuracy and investigate where necessary.
• Ensure safe handling of kegs, bottles and other heavy items.
• Conduct daily shift briefings and allocate resources.
• Monitor performance and foster a motivated team environment.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory Control

Forklift Operation

Continuous Improvement

Warehouse Management

Leadership & Supervising Experience

Logistics

3PL

Education

FLT licence

Manual Handling qualification

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Job Title

Warehouse Shift Manager

Location

Farnborough GU14 6JF

Job Length

Permanent

Working Hours

45 hours per week working on a 3 shift rotating pattern. Either 6am to 3pm, 2pm to 11pm or 11pm to 6am on a Monday to Friday basis. Flexibility required to work outside of these hours to suit business needs.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Monthly product allowance (alcoholic & non‑alcoholic options available)
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday
• Access to a range of high street discounts

About the Company

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi‑beverage supplier in the UK, offering iconic beers and soft drinks. The business has a strong national footprint with production facilities and logistics depots across the UK.

About the Role

As Warehouse Shift Manager you will lead and support the team to keep operations running safely, accurately, and on time. You will be hands‑on in ensuring stock is handled correctly, orders are picked with accuracy, and our people have the right support to perform at their best. This position is essential to delivering excellent service to our customers each day.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the warehouse operations during the shifts, ensuring orders are picked accurately and on time (inbound replenishment and outbound).
• Check for picking accuracy and breakages, investigate where necessary.
• Ensure safe handling of kegs, bottles and other heavy or fragile items.
• Manage and develop a team of warehouse operatives and forklift drivers.
• Oversee proper use of equipment (forklifts, PPT) and complete regular safety checks.
• Conduct daily shift briefings, allocating resources based on workload and priorities.
• Monitor performance, handle absence/disciplinary issues and foster a safe, motivated and efficient team environment.
• Work closely with the transport and office teams to ensure smooth operations and meeting overall site objectives.
• Hold health and safety at the forefront of all warehouse procedures to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and hygiene standards in line with Health & Safety regulations.

Experience and Key Attributes

• IT literate with experience using MS Office and SAP.
• Experience managing or supervising a warehouse team.
• Experience working in a warehouse for an FMCG.
• FLT licence (desired) and experience (essential).
• Manual Handling qualification.
• Customer Service skills.

Key Skills

• Shipping & Receiving
• Inventory Control
• Forklift Operation
• Continuous Improvement
• Warehouse Management
• Leadership & Supervising Experience
• Logistics
• 3PL

Application Process

We read applications continuously and vacancies may be filled at any time, so please apply as early as possible. A member of the recruitment team will be in touch.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your application. This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business and contribute to delivering the best service to our customers.