Night Shift Manager
Salary: £40,000 per year
Hours: 11:00pm – 9:00am (4 on / 4 off or confirm shift pattern)
Location: Norwich, NR6
Contract: 3 months FTC
Department: Operations
Winner Recruitment is working with a major national logistics and parcel distribution business to recruit an experienced Night Shift Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident overseeing a busy overnight operation.
You’ll be responsible for managing the night shift team, ensuring operational standards, safety procedures, and service targets are consistently met. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain control of the operation during peak night hours.
The Role
As Night Shift Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the night operation, ensuring freight is processed correctly, vehicles are turned around efficiently, and compliance standards are followed at all times. You’ll lead the night team to deliver consistent performance while maintaining a safe and secure working environment.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all night-shift warehouse and transport operations
Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety, security, and company procedures
Manage attendance, holidays, and absence records for night-shift staff
Lead evening de-brief, ensuring consignments are correctly processed and coded
Ensure all customer collections and returns are completed and processed to standard
Monitor vehicle return times to ensure freight meets trunk departure schedules
Maintain control of ‘to be called for’ freight and the Hold Bay
Ensure Opsys (or relevant system) is used correctly and all freight is accounted for
Support the Operations Manager and Site Manager with operational tasks when required
Conduct appraisals and performance discussions with night-shift team members
Challenge unauthorised visitors and ensure security protocols are followed
Promote a positive, respectful, and professional culture during night operations
About You
We're looking for someone with:
Experience in a warehouse, logistics, transport, or parcel distribution environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team on night shift
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving
Good understanding of operational systems and data
Ability to manage performance, maintain compliance, and uphold safety standards
A confident decision-maker who thrives working independently at night
A degree is desirable but not essential if you have solid operational experience.
Why Apply?
Lead a full night-shift operation in a major national logistics business
Competitive £40,000 salary
Opportunity to develop into more senior operational roles
Fast-paced, autonomous working environment
Ideal for someone ambitious and ready to step up
If you’re an experienced operational leader looking for a rewarding night-shift management role, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV, or contact us for more information