Night Shift Manager - Bristol

Our client has been delivering across the UK since 1833, they can reach areas that other cannot. Today, they are Logistic UK's most innovative business of the year, with a strong focus on the future, sustainability, and innovation - They keep moving forwards.

Our client have an excellent opportunity for an energised and experienced Night-Shift Manager to join their team in Bristol. Our clients team play an important role in supporting our business to deliver world-class service and time-critical parcels to their customers located throughout the United Kingdom.

You will play an integral part in the efficient day to day operations of their Distribution Centre, you will work closely with our experienced Operations Manager who will support you to manage a challenging daily workload where no two days provide the same challenge.

You will have oversight of a small team of Warehouse Operatives for whom you'll be responsible for coaching, training and motivating. They will look for you to develop a culture of success through positive team engagement, great communications and hands-on leadership resulting in your team continually delivering challenging Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).

It will be important that you are organised as you will frequently need to juggle several tasks to meet deadlines and use your problem-solving and judgement skills to deliver challenging customer requirements. Every now and again you will work alongside your team demonstrating best practice and determination to achieve exceptional performance.

Finally, you will provide ongoing support to the Operations Manager to champion a variety of continuous improvement initiatives ranging from operational compliance to standard operating procedures.

So, if you're naturally driven, excel at people management and like a challenge, then this could be the opportunity for you.

And, let's not forget you will be joining one of the UK's largest and most recognised distribution brands, where career, personal development and going the 'extra mile' is at the heart of their company ethos.

1. Manage and motivate the team to meet customer timescales and improved productivity
2. Maintain quality standards
3. Ensure team productivity targets are achieved
4. Provide 'hand over report' to oncoming Shift Manager
5. Ensure inductions are carried out for all new staff
6. Provide training to all staff and contractors to ensure they are able to undertake their duties effectively, efficiently and safely
7. Ensure all staff have completed the necessary Health & Safety training
8. Management of the end to end warehouse functions and processes
9. Keep the warehouse safe, clean and tidy

1. Previous Supervisory or managerial experience is preferred
2. A good approach to prioritisation of daily tasks and keeping a cool head under pressure
3. A common-sense approach to problem-solving
4. Computer literate
5. Comfortable working to strict deadlines
6. Great communication skills

In addition to a competitive remuneration package and company benefits, they provide ongoing development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.

• 31 Days Annual Leave (Plus 2 Fixed)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care
• Free Onsite Parking
• Access to Our Online Development Tool

Our client want everyone to feel welcome, regardless of your background or needs. If you need adjustments making to your working environment, they will do everything we can to support you. As part of this commitment, they offer flexible working options for some of their roles.