Job Description
Has anyone ever told you that you’re outstanding at what you do? Are you an organised people-person who can lead from the front?
We’re looking for proactive Shift Managers to join our team in Lutterworth, working with internationally recognised, market-leading brands. In this role, you’ll develop your leadership skills, build confidence, and drive success in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role
As a Shift Manager, you’ll oversee depot operations during your shift, managing staff, processes, and resources to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Your leadership will help maintain high service standards for our customers.
If you have or are looking to develop your skills as a shift manager, team leader, shift supervisor, or similar role, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Process and Cost & Resource Management
- Oversee all critical shift processes, ensuring compliance with SLAs and SOPs.
- Support shift supervisors in managing resources, workflows, and stakeholder coordination, allocating shift resources efficiently to balance cost control with service quality.
Leadership & Staff Management
- Communicate effectively with teams, providing clear updates on performance and objectives.
- Monitor attendance, conduct, and performance, offering coaching and development, and ensure staff receive proper training.
- Deputise for the Operations Manager when needed.
Customer Focus
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, understand customer needs, and ensure smooth operations and quick issue resolution.
Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure all staff, including agency workers, follow Health & Safety policies and record and report any incidents, accidents, or near misses accurately.
Consumables & Asset Control
- Manage and report on consumables, ensuring optimal usage and availability.
Additional Information
Shifts Available:
Morning Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Evening Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Schedule Format: Any 5 days over 7
Benefits
- Annual leave enhanced with long service.
- Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.
- Long service rewards: both financial and leave based.
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Career development opportunities.
- Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.
- And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.
Requirements
- Strong verbal & written communication skills, adaptable to different audiences
- Decision-making & problem-solving abilities
- Skilled in team motivation, task prioritisation, and organisation
- Ability to analyse KPIs, report insights, and suggest improvements
- Knowledge of risk assessments & health & safety protocols
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other IT systems for performance monitoring
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, apply for this Shift Manager role today!
Contact Detail:
Whistl Recruiting Team