This is an exciting opportunity for a proven Warehouse Operations Manager to take a senior leadership role within a fast‑moving FMCG or retail warehouse operation, leading large teams, managing complexity and helping shape a growing and evolving site.
What’s in it for you?
Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.
* 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
* Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
* 25 days annual leave (rising with length of service)
* Private Medical Healthcare
* Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
* Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
* Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
* Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
* A first‑class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
* Cycle to work scheme
Salary: Up to £56,900 per annum (Including shift premium and £2,000 London Weighting Allowance)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Any 5 from 7 | 15:00 - 23:00 (A level of flexibility is expected to ensure effective operational coverage)
Location: Gist Limited, Enfield, EN3 7QP
What you’ll do:
* Lead, engage and develop front‑line management and operational teams to deliver a safe, efficient and high‑performing warehouse operation
* Take ownership of shift performance, while contributing to overall site performance across the full 24‑hour operation
* Work collaboratively with fellow Warehouse Operations Managers to ensure consistency in standards, processes and decision‑making across all shifts
* Ensure robust communication and structured handovers between shifts to maintain operational continuity
* Deliver against customer requirements, ensuring service, productivity and cost targets are consistently achieved
* Maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance and operational best practice
* Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including colleagues, customers and union representatives, within a heavily unionised environment
* Support the ongoing development of the operation, embedding best practice and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Who you are:
* Proven experience operating at Warehouse Operations Manager level (or equivalent) within a fast‑paced warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment
* Strong operational leadership experience within a warehouse setting, with accountability for end‑to‑end shift performance and delivery
* Demonstrable experience of leading large teams in a high‑volume, heavily unionised environment, including effective engagement with union representatives
* Experience gained within the FMCG and/or retail sector, ideally supporting complex supply chain or distribution operations
* Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to engage teams and drive performance through others
* Experience of working within a growing or evolving operation, with the ability to implement structure, consistency, and scalable processes
* Strong operational awareness, with the ability to make effective decisions in a fast‑paced and complex environment
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider management team across a 24/7 operation
* Good understanding of warehouse processes, health & safety standards, and operational compliance
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