Details:
- Salary: £36,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Chesterfield ENG
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Salary - £36,500 plus Quarterly bonus (Approx £750 per quarter)
Shift - 13.30-2200 Mon- Fri plus 1 in 3 Sundays(Apply online only)(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