At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to ensure efficient logistics operations and top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join A.F. Blakemore, a leading family-owned business in the UK since 1917.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, flexible hours, and generous staff discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with strong support for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs required; experience in warehousing and transport preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Shift Manager within our Logistics Division; Wakefield. We are looking for someone proactive, motivated and passionate about their role, while offering excellent service and standards to our customers.
The key purpose of this role
You will be responsible for the control of efficient and cost effective operations within the depot in order to provide a high quality service to the customer, whilst working within the constraints of company policy and relevant legal requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Maintain efficient and effective operations through effective team management, assisting with the achievement of set KPI’s
- Ensure high standards of customer service throughout all areas of responsibility
- Control of goods receipt, replenishment, ferrying, customer order processing and despatch operations
- Control of stocktaking/checking/maintenance systems and procedures – includes results
- Control of all ancillary operations affecting the quality of service provision
- Staff recruitment, development, retention and performance, including the effective supervision of standard hour payment schemes
- Assisting with the achievement of continuous improvement objectives using tools and techniques that are available
Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required
- High degree of numeracy and literacy with 5x GCSE (A-C) / (4-8) – preferable
- Level 3 health and safety qualification (IOSH) and Level 3 food safety qualification – preferable
- Warehousing and transport experience preferred
- Communicates effectively at all levels
- Ability to provide leadership, direction and motivation to teams
- Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner
What's in it for you?
- Access to Company Pension scheme
- Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
- Cycle to work scheme
- Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
- Gain hands‑on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
- Flexible working hours opportunity
- Excellent additional benefits package including:
- Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
- 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
- 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
- Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
- Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
- Extra Holiday – Purchase Scheme
- Long Service Awards
Inclusive environment: As a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Department: Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hrs p/w; 5 out of 7 Shifts (6am -2pm)
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum + excellent benefits package
Logistics Shift Manager - Day Shift - INTERNAL ONLY Wakefield Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse employer: A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With access to a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay, flexible working hours, and wellbeing support, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the success of one of the UK's largest convenience store retailers.
Contact Details:
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd Recruitment Team
