Warehouse Shift Manager - PM Shift

Warehouse Shift Manager

Chessington

Monday-Friday, 2pm-10:30pm

£38,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment? Our client, a well-established B2B distribution business, is seeking a proactive and hands‑on Warehouse Shift Manager to oversee their afternoon/evening operation.

This role is ideal for someone who can confidently lead a team, drive performance, maintain high standards of accuracy and safety, and ensure goods are processed and dispatched efficiently.

As the Warehouse Shift Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of warehouse operatives to ensure all warehouse functions are completed accurately and on time. You'll oversee picking, loading, replenishment, stock rotation and stock integrity, while supporting smooth coordination with transport teams to ensure every order leaves the warehouse correctly and on schedule.

You will also be accountable for maintaining a safe working environment, monitoring team performance, delivering briefings, and ensuring compliance with operational processes and company standards.

• Lead, motivate and manage warehouse operatives during the 2pm-10:30pm shift
• Ensure accuracy in picking, packing, loading and dispatch
• Coordinate effectively with the Transport team to verify routes, loading plans and vehicle compliance
• Maintain stock accuracy through rotation, cycle counting and investigation of discrepancies
• Oversee daily shift briefs, handovers and operational reporting
• Uphold high standards of Health & Safety and ensure compliance with all procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs
• Contribute to a clean, organised and efficient warehouse environment

• Experience working in a warehouse leadership or supervisory role (minimum 3 years)
• Strong people leadership, communication and organisation skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Confident using warehouse systems and Microsoft Office
• Reliable, proactive and able to use your initiative
• FLT licences (Reach/Counterbalance/PPT) desirable but not essential