Night Shift Manager
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Job Description
Warehouse Nightshift Manager
Location: Southend, Essex
Hours: Monday to Friday, typically 18:00 – 04:00 (flexibility required)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £40k - £45k depending on experience + Benefits
Our company has been competitively serving the steel industry for nearly 50 years. We offer a wide range of products for the construction and engineering sectors, with an ever-growing list of processing services including cut to length, drilling, shot blasting and profiling — helping us meet a broad spectrum of customer needs.
As part of a National Group, one of the largest steel stockholders and processors in the UK, we’re proud to employ over 500 people nationwide. We are a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that places our employees at the heart of everything we do, living by our values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity, and Excellence.
About the Role:
We’re now looking for a confident and experienced Warehouse Nightshift Manager to take charge of our busy night operation. Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will lead a team of 18 operatives, ensuring targets are met safely and eAiciently while promoting high standards and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate the team to meet operational KPIs and delivery deadlines.
- Ensure all orders are picked and loaded safely and accurately.
- Supervise the transport planning function and night shift production.
- Work with other departments to resolve any issues affecting operations.
- Drive a positive safety culture; investigate accidents and promote compliance with SOPs.
- Manage shift patterns, team performance, and workload planning.
- Conduct regular team meetings and encourage staff engagement.
- Champion continuous improvement and housekeeping standards.
- Take the lead in the implementation and ongoing management of 5S to support high standards and continuous improvement.
- Provide development and mentoring to build a high-performing team.
About You:
- Proven experience in a similar warehouse management or supervisory role.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Proactive and analytical, with a focus on achieving results and process improvement.
- Comfortable working night shifts and managing tight daily targets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- IT literate, particularly with Excel and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Experience in the steel industry and NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications (desirable)
What We Offer:
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Annual performance bonus
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Birthday day off
- Extra holiday for long service
- Special leave for significant life events (e.g. marriage, childbirth, adoption)
- TasteCard
- Free mortgage, legal, and health advice
- Free will writing service
- Annual health screenings and free eye tests
- Access to mental health first aiders
- Development and progression opportunities
- Employee referral programme
- Pension scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
