Delivery Manager

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Delivery Manager to inspire and lead a team in stock processing and organization. The role requires a passionate individual with strong leadership skills and the ability to create a motivated team environment. Prior experience in a results-driven and fast-paced setting is beneficial. FLEXIBLE working options are available along with competitive rewards and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

60% off work wardrobe allowance

Access to employee discounts at retailers

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to problem-solve and make sound business decisions.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in stock processing and organization.
• Support operational activities and sales floors.
• Inspire and motivate team members to achieve best performance.
• Continuously improve stockroom processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Multitasking

Job description

Delivery Manager - Barrow In Furness (N111651)

Job ID: N111651

Team: Retail

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Schedule: Part time

Salary: from £9,286

Posting Date: 02/02/2026

Apply Before: 16/02/2026

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 14hrs p/w; Tue 15:30 - 21:00; Thu 07:30 - 12:30; Sat 15:00 - 19:00

About the Role

To be a successful Delivery Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritize outstanding stock processing, stockroom organisation and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high performing team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient, safe and where performance targets are achieved
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational activities by working alongside the team, supporting the sales floors and store management team when needed
• Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do
• Ensure smooth running of the stockroom processes by continuously improving, identifying and solving problems – driving the highest stockroom and stock processing standards
• Always strive to ensure our beautifully presented stock is available to our customers as soon as possible

About You

• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivate others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit
• A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
• A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure – always realistic with your expectations of others
• Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• Confident when dealing with people issues
• An effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload
• Experience in working to productivity related performance targets is desirable but not essential

Right to Work

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

What’s Next

Press the apply button now to start your application. Once you have applied for the job, we will initially consider your skills and experience based on your application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a telephone or video interview to find out more about your job history and more about you as a person. The next stage would be an in‑store assessment. Due to policies, you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the past 6 months.

Inform

Let’s talk. We will get in touch for an initial conversation by phone or video to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for.

Analyse

If you are invited to interview, you may be asked to present your work or portfolio and talk through your experience. It is also your chance to ask questions and get to know us.

Offer

If it’s the right match, our recruitment team will be in touch with a job offer and next steps. This is where your journey with NEXT begins.

Team Overview

Retail is where customers meet NEXT. Step into any of our stores and you’ll find energy, variety and opportunity. No two days are the same. It’s fast‑paced, full of growth and all about our brilliant collaborative team. From outlets to full‑range stores, there’s space for you to make your mark.

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Benefits

• Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (when purchased through NEXT)
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off branded beauty
• Sharesave scheme
• 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6 week contract)
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
• Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• Register for a discounted health plan for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship – Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only)
• Direct to Work – Discount online and in-store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support networks – Access to network groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).