At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a night shift team, ensuring smooth warehouse operations and high-quality service.
- Company: Join a dynamic and fast-paced warehouse operation in Kettering.
- Benefits: Earn up to £36,116 per year with competitive pay and allowances.
- Other info: Great temp-to-perm opportunity with potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Take on a leadership role and make a real impact in a thriving environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehouse management and strong people skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 36116 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Night Shift Warehouse Controller to join a busy and fast-paced operation in Kettering. This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity. The successful candidate will initially be employed through Abstract Recruitment for 13 weeks.
Salary: Up to £35,000 per year + £1,116 MHE allowance. Total potential package: up to £36,116 per year. Salary includes the applicable unsocial hours rate.
Shift Pattern: Sunday night to Friday morning, 22:00 to 06:30, 8.5-hour shifts including a 30-minute break.
The Role: As a Warehouse Controller, you will take a key leadership role within the night operation, managing the client relationship and ensuring a high-quality service is consistently delivered. You will lead a team of Shift Coordinators, support their development and ensure teams work safely while achieving operational targets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing the Night Shift Coordinators
- Ensuring the operation runs safely and all procedures are followed
- Managing team performance and monitoring hourly operational updates
- Proactively communicating with the client to ensure deadlines and expectations are achieved
- Developing the team and supporting succession planning
- Building strong working relationships across all departments and with the customer
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Assisting with internal and external audits
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience in a Warehouse Controller, Shift Manager, Operations Supervisor or similar leadership role
- Strong people-management experience within a target-driven environment
- Experience running a shift or department
- Strong warehouse operations background
- Experience using and analysing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Knowledge of resource modelling and distribution processes
- Experience developing and building teams
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to confidently manage a multi-functional team
- Flexible approach and ability to work independently
- MHE licence (Reach Truck, PPT, Counterbalance or HLOP desirable)
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