Warehouse Shift Manager – Fast-Paced People Leader

AIT Home Delivery UK Limited; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT Home Delivery UK Limited is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to lead our warehouse operations in the UK. You will manage a team of warehouse operatives, ensure smooth loading and unloading of vehicles, and oversee freight processing and route sorting to meet business targets.

Key requirements include proven leadership in fast-paced settings, strong communication, data reporting, and a proactive approach to resolving issues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse team in a fast-paced operation.
• Strong communication to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Proven ability to report and analyse operational data.
• Proactive approach to issue prevention and problem solving.
• Experience with HR processes including disciplinary matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations and supervise a team of operatives.
• Ensure loading/unloading of vehicles and proper freight processing.
• Sort routes before load out to meet targets.
• Maintain engagement, organization and motivation of staff.
• Support HR activities including investigations when needed.

Skills

People management

Communication

Decision making

Resilience

Reporting & data analysis

Proactive issue prevention

HR involvement

IT literacy

FLT license desirable

Job description

AIT Home Delivery UK Limited is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to lead our warehouse operations in the UK. You will manage a team of warehouse operatives, ensure smooth loading and unloading of vehicles, and oversee freight processing and route sorting to meet business targets.

Key requirements include proven leadership in fast-paced settings, strong communication, data reporting, and a proactive approach to resolving issues.