Warehouse Shift Manager: Lead Fast-Paced Ops & People

AIT Home Delivery UK Limited; Ackton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT Home Delivery UK Limited is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to lead our warehouse function and a team of operatives. You will ensure efficient loading/unloading, freight processing and route sorting, while keeping operations aligned with targets and budgets.

The role requires proven people management, strong communication and data reporting skills. IT literacy is essential; an FLT license is desirable for this hands-on leadership position.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced operation experience with direct people management responsibility.
• Clear, confident communication to inspire a mixed team.
• Decisive problem solving and strong time management.
• Resilient, self-motivated and flexible attitude.
• Ability to produce reports and analyse data to drive improvements.
• Proactive in issue prevention with exposure to HR activity; IT literate.
• FLT license is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of warehouse operatives to meet targets.
• Oversee loading/unloading, freight processing and route sorting.
• Support load-out activities in line with business goals.
• Generate and review operational reports; analyse data for improvements.
• Engage in HR activity including investigations and disciplinary matters.

Skills

People management

Communication

Decision making

Time management

Reporting & analytics

HR exposure

IT literate

FLT license

Job description

AIT Home Delivery UK Limited is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to lead our warehouse function and a team of operatives. You will ensure efficient loading/unloading, freight processing and route sorting, while keeping operations aligned with targets and budgets.

The role requires proven people management, strong communication and data reporting skills. IT literacy is essential; an FLT license is desirable for this hands-on leadership position.