Shift Manager

Shift Manager

Lutterworth Full-Time No home office possible
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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!

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Contact Detail:

Whistl Recruiting Team

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