Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.
As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the day-to-day warehouse operations at the site, ensuring the operation is running smoothly, and supporting the Warehouse Operation Managers with a variety of tasks that add value to the operation. You will also ensure all productivity, accuracy, and cost targets are met and exceeded, as well as manage and coordinate warehouse operations at the distribution centre.
PAY AND SHIFT PATTERN
- Salary up to £43,000 depending on skills and experience plus £6,000 night shift allowance
- Night shift working 6pm-2am (A level of flexibility is expected to ensure effective operational coverage)
- Any 5 of 7 days
- 37.5 contracted hours
BENEFITS
- 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
- Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
- Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
- Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
- Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
- Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
- A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
- Cycle to work scheme
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Your key accountabilities will include:
- Own the recruitment and induction process within the warehouse department of new colleagues.
- Conduct Daily administration tasks in relation to payroll systems, payroll queries holidays etc.
- Drive shift performance through the team leaders to achieve KPIs.
- Forward planning of operation and delivery of plan in line with live volumes and resource.
- Ensure all requirements relating to safety, health, environment and quality are being fully implemented in the warehouse or escalate.
- Maintaining a safe and friendly working environment for all employees, agency and subcontractors.
- Manage direct reports in a variety of areas, including but not limited to:
- Wellbeing meetings, long term sick management, return to work and disciplinaries.
- Shift briefings when required
- Collaborate with 3rd party agencies to ensure appropriate resourcing of operation.
- Day to day reviews of plans and system maintenance in line with live volumes
- Ensuring training and development needs are identified and reviewed frequently.
- Planning and organising operational, people and safety meetings.
- Accident investigations and reporting.
- Conduct hazard walks and observations.
- Maintain and improve performance levels to maximise efficiency of operation in line with account KPI's.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Your skills and experience will include:
- Thorough knowledge and hands on experience of a warehouse function within the FMCG Distribution Industry.
- A background operating at a management level is a must.
- A passion for encouraging teamwork, focusing on creating an innovative culture where all employees can voice their suggestions and ideas.
- Excellent team management skill for developing Team Leaders.
- An analytical mind-set.
- Flexibility to cover a variety of shift patterns in the future.
- You'll come in to contact with Trade Unions (previous experience with this would be beneficial)
WHY JOIN GIST?
At Gist, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to create an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued, and able to be themselves.
Working in partnership with M&S, we’re helping shape the future of retail logistics — and we want great people to be part of that journey.
READY TO APPLY?
Apply today and join a team where your contribution really matters.
If you require assistance regarding your application, please contact Lynsey at [email protected] who will be able to support you.
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