Shift Manager - Fresh Produce Warehouse (Night Shift: 7pm-3am or 9pm-5am)
? Location: Gadbrook, Cheshire
? Shift Pattern: Nights - either 7pm-3am or 9pm-5am
? Salary: Competitive + Night Shift Premium + Excellent Benefits
We're partnering with a leading retail logistics business to recruit an experienced Shift Manager for their high-volume warehouse operation in Gadbrook.
This is a critical leadership role overseeing a night shift team of (Apply online only) colleagues across a fast-paced fresh produce environment. The ideal candidate will have strong operational leadership experience, exceptional people management skills, and a clear understanding of working within a unionised environment.
? The Role
Reporting directly to the site's senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for managing the entire warehouse operation during your shift-ensuring that productivity, safety, quality, and service targets are consistently met. You'll lead from the front, resolving issues in real time, coaching your management team, and driving a performance-led culture overnight.
This is a high-visibility role where your decisions and leadership will directly impact site success.
? Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the full night shift operation, managing between (Apply online only) warehouse operatives and team leaders on site.
Deliver against all shift KPIs including throughput, cost, safety, labour efficiency, absence, and service levels.
Act as the most senior leader on site overnight-escalating issues where necessary and ensuring handovers are smooth and effective.
Maintain operational control over both fresh and ambient produce areas, with a focus on chilled goods, shelf life, and handling standards.
Drive a strong culture of health & safety, compliance, and food safety across the team.
Manage performance, resolve on-the-spot issues, and develop team leaders through coaching and mentoring.
Foster positive working relationships in a unionised environment, ensuring fairness, consistency, and clear communication.
Continuously identify and implement improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste.
Ensure all reporting and data capture (labour, waste, downtime, OEE) is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
? About You
To be successful in this role, you'll need to bring solid experience in leading large-scale warehouse operations, ideally in the food or fresh produce sector. We're looking for:
Proven experience as a Shift Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, or similar leadership role in a fast-moving, fresh produce or food warehousing environment.
A strong track record of managing large teams (Apply online only) staff) in a shift-based operation.
Clear understanding of working within a unionised workforce, with experience managing in that environment considered a strong advantage.
A hands-on leadership style, confident decision-making, and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
Excellent communication, people management, and organisational skills.
An understanding of cost management, performance tracking (KPIs, OEE), and warehouse systems.
Flexibility to work permanent night shifts (either 7pm-3am or 9pm-5am).
? What's in It for You
Competitive salary + night shift premium
6 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays)
15% discount in-store from your first day, plus an additional 10% discount for a nominated friend or family member
Clear career progression opportunities within a large and well-established organisation
Healthcare and well-being benefits including Digital GP access
Free on-site parking and subsidised canteen
Market-leading pension scheme and life assurance
Discounts and perks through a company-wide benefits platform - including cinema, gym, and retail savings
Enhanced family leave and long service awards
Optional payroll charity donations
If you're a natural leader with experience managing large warehouse teams in a fresh produce environment-and you're ready to take on a high-impact role on the night shift-we'd love to hear from you