Shift Operations Lead — Warehouse & Transport

Bensons group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse and Transport Manager to lead daily operations. You'll manage a shift team, ensuring productivity and compliance with safety regulations while fostering team development. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in warehouse management and transport operations, excellent organisational abilities, and proficiency in relevant IT systems. This full-time role offers competitive salary and bonuses with opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonuses

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Comprehensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse and transport operations, ideally supervising or managing a shift team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver under pressure.
• Good understanding of transport legislation and vehicle safety requirements.
• Confident user of IT systems, especially WMS and TMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all warehouse and transport activity for your shift.
• Plan and allocate daily workloads for warehouse operatives and drivers.
• Coordinate vehicle despatch and returns, optimising routes and schedules.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare shift reports for senior management.

Skills

Warehouse management

Transport operations

Organisational skills

IT systems proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse and Transport Manager to lead daily operations. You'll manage a shift team, ensuring productivity and compliance with safety regulations while fostering team development. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in warehouse management and transport operations, excellent organisational abilities, and proficiency in relevant IT systems. This full-time role offers competitive salary and bonuses with opportunities for learning and development.