Warehouse Shift Manager

Warehouse Shift Manager – St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Are you looking for a role that is varied and will offer you long term and excellent permanent opportunities? We are supporting our client in the recruitment of a Warehouse Shift Manager.

This role requires you to manage and support across 2 shifts, see working hours below.

When required to oversee and manage the late shift (12.30am finish), you will be given notice on the shift change to make allowances for the change.

Our exciting opportunity is for you to work for a globally recognised company within the golf industry, considered to be the leader in its field.

You will accrue 33 days holiday per year, and our client offers excellent hourly rates, and 15% uplift per hour when overseeing a late shift on your standard hourly rate, plus occasional overtime.

This vacancy is based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

A minimum of 2 years experience within warehouse management, and an educational background in Maths and English (or equivalent) is required.

We offer full support for you to succeed in your role! First Call Contract Services are an employer of choice for candidates from many backgrounds, such as delivery driver, warehouse, customer service, support worker, retail associate, cleaner and many more.

Why work with First Call?

• Working with First Call Contract Services gives you many additional benefits!
• Money saving offers and discounts at your fingertips.
• 24/7 GP helpline.
• Discounted Gym membership in over 2500 gyms.
• Online Payslip Access.
• Personal Insurance.

Shifts for Shift Manager;

• 07.30 to 16.00 Monday to Thursday
• 07.30 to 13.00 Fridays

and

• 16.00pm to 12.30 am Monday to Thursday,
• 13.00 to 18.300pm Friday.

The client offers:

• Subsidised canteen, with hot and cold dishes.
• Free coffee.
• Free water/cordial fountains.
• Free Gym.
• Free Parking.
• Long term employment.

Hourly Pay:

• Please contact us for further details.
• The late shift (12.30am finish), pays a 15% uplift against your standard hourly rate..

Main Duties for the Shift Manager;

Our client requires for you to proactively and confidently address operational challenges while maintaining a safety-first approach across the team.

Working closely with other departments, you will promote good cross functional working relationships that support seamless distribution operations.

This is a key role within our client’s company, and while they value and embrace diversity, there are certain essential skills and experience this role requires;

• A solid background in managing teams within a distribution environment, ensuring the smooth flow of operations.
• Expertise in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proven experience in managing and leading diverse teams, with a leadership style that inspires and motivates.
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude that fosters team engagement and a focus on the customer experience.
• Someone who thrives on coaching and developing staff, helping them grow and succeed.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage day-to-day operations with minimal supervision.
• A problem-solver who enjoys finding new ways to improve operations and increase efficiency.
• A track record of consistently achieving goal targets (e.g., pick times, OTIF).
• Educational background in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Managing up to 70 colleagues, including agency personnel.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development.

This job will suit any candidate with experience working at Amazon, Parcelforce, DPD, DHL, or similar employers.

Apply today to secure your induction date and begin a new career!