Warehouse Shift Manager

Salary - £36,500 plus Quarterly bonus (Approx £750 per quarter)

Shift - 13.30-2200 Mon- Fri plus 1 in 3 Sundays1330-2200(with Time off in Lieu)

Our client, a large and highly efficient Regional Distribution Centre (RDC), is looking to appoint an experienced Shift Manager to join their fast-paced warehousing operation.

This is a key leadership role within a busy and growing environment, where you will be responsible for driving performance, leading teams, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across your shift.

The Role

As Shift Manager, you will take full responsibility for operational performance during the PM shift, ensuring productivity, accuracy, and service levels are consistently achieved. You’ll lead from the front, managing teams in a dynamic, high-volume environment where pace and precision are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 2 Team Leaders and c.20 operatives across warehouse operations
• Take full accountability for inbound, outbound, service levels, productivity, and labour performance
• Drive performance across key KPIs including productivity, accuracy, and service levels
• Oversee attendance, absence, and holiday planning to ensure operational continuity
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards and promote a strong safety culture
• Ensure effective use of semi-automated systems and material handling equipment
• Monitor workflow and resource allocation to maximise efficiency
• Coach, develop, and support Team Leaders and operatives
• Ensure clear communication and effective handovers between shifts
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Shift Manager or similar leadership role within warehousing or distribution
• Strong background in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Experience working within semi-automated or automated warehouse operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
• Strong understanding of warehouse KPIs and performance management
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Flexibility to work Permanent Afternoons

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing modern distribution operation where you can make a real impact on performance and team development. Given the scale this company is growing there is genuine opprtunity to progress quickly. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and enjoy leading from the front, this role offers both challenge and progression. Benefits include 31 days holiday, free onsite parking including electric charging, healthcare cash plan and access to EV car scheme after 6 months