Warehouse Shift Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Hull is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to lead warehouse operations at the AkzoNobel site in Goole. Responsible for managing a high-performing team, you will drive daily operations, ensuring safety standards are met and KPIs achieved. Previous management experience in a similar environment is essential. Competitive salary of up to £37,500 per annum plus a comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a warehouse in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the warehouse on shift.
• Lead team to achieve targets and promote skill development.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Previous management experience

Influencing and delivering

Understanding of continuous improvement tools

Compliance knowledge

Employee relations skills

Safety protocol enforcement

Using warehouse management systems

People management

Coaching skills

Strong communication

Tools

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Shift Manager to join our team at our AkzoNobel site in Goole. You'll be responsible for the warehouse function, managing your team and ensuring that all warehouse tasks are completed in line with company policies and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for the day to day running of the warehouse on your shift. Lead, motivate and develop your team to achieve challenging targets
• Build an effective succession plan to empower the team and promote their skills within the company
• Always ensure that H&S standards are met, and that all unsafe behaviours and practices are managed
• Ensure daily / weekly / period KPIs are achieved for your team and warehouse function

Do you have previous warehouse management experience? Are you ready to take charge and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment?

• Previous management experience, ideally from working in a similar fast-moving and customer-focused environment

• Ability to influence & deliver
• An understanding of continuous improvement tools, health and safety, compliance, and employee relations
• Experience in enforcing and promoting safety protocols in the warehouse
• Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant software
• Excellent people management, coaching and influencing skills
• Strong communication skills

About GXO

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Contract details

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract role ending 31st July 2026, working hours are Monday-Friday, 06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00-22:00 on a 2-weekly rotating basis. We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £37,500 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!