Salary: £40,000.00 per annum Location: Bedford Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday, 17:30 – 02:00 (40 hours per week, excluding breaks) The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Warehouse Shift Manager to join their team at the Bedford Regional Distribution Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a busy night pick shift, ensuring smooth operations while meeting key performance and service targets in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the night shift team to ensure efficient and accurate warehouse operations. * Motivate and support a team of Warehouse Operatives to deliver high performance and maintain strong team morale. * Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and adjust resources to meet shift objectives. * Conduct regular team briefings to communicate goals, updates, and feedback. * Promote and maintain a safe working environment in line with health and safety regulations. * Monitor picking quality and accuracy, performing random quality checks and resolving issues as needed. * Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for continuous improvement. * Conduct regular performance reviews and identify training needs for team development. * Work collaboratively with other shift managers to ensure effective handovers and consistent practices. * Act as a key holder and participate in the on-call rota for out-of-hours incidents or security issues. Skills & Experience Required * A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a warehouse leadership or supervisory role. * Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, particularly order picking processes. * Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams effectively. * Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. * Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and relevant IT tools. * A proactive, hands-on management style with a focus on quality and safety. * FLT licences (counterbalance and reach) are desirable. What’s on Offer * 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). * Profit share bonus scheme. * Auto-enrolment pension. * Free on-site parking. * Staff discounts. * Death in service benefit. * Free flu jabs. * Bereavement leave. * Company events and additional perks. About You You are a confident and experienced warehouse professional with a passion for leading teams and delivering operational excellence. You’re motivated by targets, driven by improvement, and ready to take the next step in your logistics career