Shift Manager (AM shift)
Bedford depot MK41 7BJ
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Responsibilities
* Performance management to achieve targeted levels of customer service and cost management.
* Deploy operating procedures and develop or review procedures where needed.
* Lead shift managers and team leaders to ensure staff are competent, well managed, and motivated.
* Ensure adherence to safety standards and report and investigate any matters.
* Maintain warehouse and site security.
* Apply the Blakemore Way in the approach to people management.
* Review staff performance and potential to support succession planning.
* Comply with legal and company policy for health & safety, environment, employment and data protection.
* Support overall development of the distribution centre in areas such as operating budgets, cost management and KPIs.
* Demonstrate the behaviours that underpin the company values.
Qualifications
Minimum three years warehouse management experience is required. Candidates should demonstrate competence in:
* Providing leadership and direction
* Effective people management including team building, coaching, performance management, and communication.
* Process management, embedding new processes and continuous improvement.
* Problem solving and initiative.
* Organisation planning and follow‑up.
* Proactive management style to address concerns before they become issues.
* Prioritisation and sense of urgency.
* Using management information and KPIs to improve performance.
Benefits
* Cycle to work scheme
* Development of skills and capability in a supportive, diverse culture.
* Outstanding training & development opportunities.
* Hands‑on experience in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay packages.
* Flexible working hours opportunity.
* Early access to pay through EarlyPay.
* 24/7 access to payslips via HR/Payroll portal.
* 12.5% staff discount on fresh items and 10% on ambient products (excl. alcohol & cigarettes).
* Wellbeing support – emotional, counselling, legal and financial advice.
* Company pension scheme.
* Company life insurance worth 1x annual salary and 6x annual salary with pension scheme.
* NEST pension scheme.
* Extra holiday purchase scheme.
* Long service awards.
Inclusive Environment
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we create a fair and inclusive workplace. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
Application Deadline
26th June, 2026
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