Warehouse Team Manager - Nights

Bidfood UK; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension with employer contributions

Life cover

Health plan

Employee discounts

Pay on earning (early access)

Job summary

Bidfood UK is seeking a Warehouse Team Manager for the night shift to lead a fast-paced warehouse and ensure safety, accuracy and timely despatch of goods. You will coach and develop colleagues, monitor performance with KPIs, allocate workloads and drive continuous improvement across operations, collaborating with Transport and other teams to maintain high service levels.

This role suits a proactive leader who can manage resources, uphold health and safety standards and keep service excellence

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams within a warehouse, logistics or operational environment.
• Passion for developing and motivating people.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with performance measures and operational KPIs.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Good IT skills and using operational systems.
• Ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Strong focus on safety, service and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a warehouse team to achieve targets.
• Monitor performance and use KPI data to drive improvements.
• Allocate workloads to maximise productivity and meet service targets.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure health and environmental standards.
• Manage recruitment, absence, performance and team development.
• Lead team briefings and communicate key business updates.
• Investigate issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with Warehouse, Transport and Operations teams to deliver service.
• Manage resources, equipment and warehouse assets effectively.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Warehouse experience

KPI tracking

Safety compliance

IT systems

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

WMS

Job description

About the role

Warehouse Team Manager (Nights)

Be part of what keeps us moving

Are you an experienced people manager who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment?

We're looking for a Warehouse Team Manager to lead our night shift operation, helping our team work safely, efficiently and deliver the high standards our customers rely on.

If you're passionate about developing people, driving performance and making a difference, you'll fit right in.

Lead the team behind the service

You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring productivity, safety and service standards are achieved.

From coaching and developing colleagues to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence, you'll help create an environment where everyone can perform at their best.

What you'll be doing

• Leading, coaching and developing a warehouse team to achieve operational targets.
• Monitoring performance and using KPI data to drive continuous improvement.
• Allocating workloads to drive productivity and ensure service targets are achieved.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Managing recruitment, absence, performance, conduct and team development.
• Leading team briefings and communicating key business updates.
• Investigating operational issues and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Working closely with Warehouse, Transport and Operational teams to deliver excellent service.
• Managing resources, equipment and warehouse assets effectively.

What we're looking for

• Experience leading teams within a warehouse, logistics or operational environment.
• A passion for developing and motivating people.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working with performance measures and operational KPIs.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Good IT skills and experience using operational systems.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and perform under pressure.
• A strong focus on safety, service and team wellbeing.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!