Warehouse Team Manager

Aligra Personnel Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time contract

No weekends

Structured progression

Job summary

Aligra Personnel Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Team Manager for a permanent late-shift role at a high-volume Southampton distribution depot. The role offers a Monday to Friday pattern (6:00 PM–2:30 AM Mon–Thu, 4:00 PM–12:45 AM Fri) with weekends off and a clear path to senior operations management.

The successful candidate will lead 30-38 Warehouse Operatives and MHE/Forklift drivers, ensuring safe, efficient goods handling, stock control and cross-docking while upholding H&S standards and driving

Qualifications

• Experience supervising large teams in high-volume logistics or FMCG environments.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Hands-on, visible management style on the warehouse floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift of 30-38 operatives and drivers to meet KPIs.
• Oversee inbound/outbound goods, stock control and cross-docking.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards and warehouse housekeeping on the evening shift.
• deputise for Warehouse Operations Manager as required.
• Drive process improvements in picking, layout and logistics.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift operation

MHE operation

Job description

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Warehouse Team Leader, Logistics Supervisor, or First Line Manager looking for a permanent late-shift role with guaranteed weekends off? Join us as a Warehouse Team Manager at our high-volume distribution depot in Southampton. This is a stable, Monday to Friday (Permanent Lates) position, offering a fantastic opportunity to lead a motivated team in a fast-paced environment with real room for career progression.

Whether your background is within major retail distribution networks (such as Tesco, Lidl, or Amazon) or busy container, freight, and port logistics hubs across Hampshire, your large-scale leadership experience is exactly what we are looking for.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (~£730 per week)
• Highly Desirable Shift Pattern: Permanent Lates, working strictly Monday to Friday (6:00 PM - 2:30 AM Mon-Thurs, and an early finish of 4:00 PM - 12:45 AM on Fridays)
• No Weekends: Enjoy your full weekends completely free
• Contract: Permanent, full-time contract from day one
• Progression: Structured training and clear pathways to step up into senior operations management

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a shift of 30-38 Warehouse Operatives and MHE/Forklift drivers to safely hit daily performance KPIs
• Oversee accurate, high-volume inbound and outbound goods handling, stock control, and cross-docking operations
• Maintain strict Health & Safety compliance and warehouse housekeeping standards across the entire evening shift
• Support, collaborate with, and directly deputise for the Warehouse Operations Manager as required
• Drive continuous improvements in picking efficiency, warehouse layout, and logistics processes

What We're Looking For:

• Proven supervisory or management experience within high-volume FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environments
• A natural leader with strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
• A hands-on, visible management style on the warehouse floor
• Prior experience managing twilight, evening, or late-night shifts is highly advantageous
• A valid UK driving licence and reliable transport (essential due to the late-night finish times in Southampton)

Ready to step up and drive a high-performing logistics team forward?

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