Job Description
Location: Wrexham
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time – Nights
Working Style: Primarily night-shift based, with flexibility to cover operational challenges across other shifts when needed, including occasional day shifts to align with site management, mornings, and afternoons.
We are seeking a confident, resilient and ambitious Warehouse Shift Manager to lead our night operation. This role sits above Shift Supervisor level and is ideal for someone who wants to step up and grow within their career.
You will be office-based within the warehouse, highly visible on the operation warehouse floor and trusted to run a safe, efficient and people-focused shift.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, motivate and manage the night shift warehouse team to consistently deliver operational targets
* Act as a senior presence on shift, supporting supervisors and keeping the operation running smoothly
* Champion Health & Safety as the number one priority across the warehouse
* Mentor and develop team members in a firm, fair, and respectful way
* Use IT systems confidently to manage admin, reporting and communication
* Drive continuous improvement using LEAN principles
* Identify opportunities for change and improvement within the first 3 months and contribute to longer-term operational development
* Manage customer-related communication professionally, escalating issues appropriately
* Remain flexible and solutions-focused, stepping in wherever there are operational issues or challenges
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience as a Warehouse Shift Manager or Senior Shift Supervisor
* Strong people skills with the ability to lead tough conversations and maintain standards
* Excellent Health & Safety knowledge and mindset
* Confident IT user with good administrative capability
* FLT experience beneficial but not essential
* Experience within FMCG or warehouse environments
* Backgrounds from large food, cold stores or manufacturing operations considered
* A resilient, practical leader
* Ambitious, motivated and looking to progress professionally
Why Join Us?
* A senior night-shift leadership role with autonomy and influence
* Opportunity to shape the operation and implement meaningful improvements
* Supportive environment with clear expectations and development potential
* Competitive salary and benefits package
The Company:
Our client is a leading European specialist in temperature‑controlled food logistics, providing end‑to‑end cold‑chain solutions across transport, customs, warehousing and value‑added services. This is a superb opportunity working for a growing, global company with huge investment.
If you are an experienced warehouse leader looking for your next challenge in a hands-on night role, we’d like to hear from you.