Warehouse Night Shift Manager
4-Day Week - Wakefield - £55,000 Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering exclusively with an established and growing business in Wakefield that is looking to recruit a Warehouse Shift Manager to join their growing team. This is a senior, hands-on role running a large, high-volume distribution centre overnight. You'll lead a team of Team Leaders, Supervisors and Operatives through goods-out, replenishment, picking, packing, despatch, stock integrity and returns, and set the standard for safety, performance and accountability on your shift. There is real investment in the operation and room to grow with the business.
Working Hours / Benefits 4 nights a week, Tuesday to Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend every week! Shift - 18:00 to 06:00 (46 hours per week) Excellent salary, reflecting the size and responsibility of the role 29 days holiday Salary sacrifice pension Free on-site parking and staff facilities Genuine progression opportunities in a business that is growing Strong leadership support and a collaborative, high-performance culture The chance to contribute to business-wide improvement projects
The Role Lead all warehouse operations on your shift, hitting daily targets, SLAs and KPIs including pick rates, stock accuracy, damages and returns Manage, motivate and develop Team Leaders and front-line colleagues, including 1:1s, return-to-work interviews and escalating HR matters Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Environmental and Manual Handling regulations, SOPs and risk assessments Deliver shift briefs, performance updates and end-of-shift handovers Make sure WMS processes are followed, working closely with Stock Control on stock accuracy Drive continuous improvement and work with Transport, Customer Service and Procurement to resolve issues and deliver for customers
The Person At least 3 years' experience as a warehouse manager in a high-volume logistics or retail environment Previous experience with moving large goods Strong knowledge of inbound, outbound, replenishment and stock management A confident people leader who can coach and motivate a large team A proven track record of hitting KPIs and operational targets A solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices
About Elevation Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across Procurement & Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Business Change. We work in partnership with businesses across Yorkshire, the East Midlands and beyond to connect exceptional talent with genuinely exciting opportunities.