Warehouse Shift Manager

Warehouse Supervisor / Warehouse Team Leader

Bradford – Salary £30,000 per year – Permanent, Full-Time – Alternating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm) – Start Date ASAP – Location Bradford.

• Permanent, secure role
• Alternating early and late shifts
• Supportive management and leadership team
• Opportunity to influence warehouse processes and standards
• Long‑term progression potential

This role supports the Warehouse Manager with the day‑to‑day planning, organisation, and control of warehouse operations. It is a hands‑on, operational, and people‑focused role that involves leading teams by example and driving efficiency, safety and accuracy across goods in, goods out and yard activities.

• Assist in planning, organising and controlling warehouse operations
• Set up and structure daily shifts to meet operational requirements
• Lead daily team talks with warehouse supervisors and operatives
• Check stock availability against orders and production requirements
• Investigate loading errors, damages, shortages and discrepancies
• Update logistics and customer service teams on any issues
• Assist in resolving invoice irregularities
• Communicate regularly with production and logistics teams to maximise efficiency
• Support yard management and traffic control alongside the logistics team
• Monitor staff attendance, time‑keeping and clocking in/out

• Ensure daily FLT first‑use check sheets are completed
• Confirm all staff are wearing appropriate PPE
• Carry out regular checks to ensure walkways are clear and safe
• Report near misses and accidents and complete associated documentation
• Promote and maintain a safe, compliant working environment

• Support disciplinary processes and workplace investigations when required
• Contribute to quality, environmental and ISO accreditation requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, layout and efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations
• Undertake any additional tasks that improve warehouse performance

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of goods in / goods out operations
• Experience overseeing loading activities and yard operations
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems
• Good IT skills (Sage and Microsoft packages preferred)
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)