Warehouse Shift Manager

Are you a proven leader who thrives in a warehouse environment? Does motivating and developing a team come naturally to you? Do you have a flexible approach to management that allows you to organise and prioritise workload effectively? If yes, we have the opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Warehouse Shift Manager to join our M&S site in Thorncliffe, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering operational excellence across our warehouse operations. In this role, you will lead and develop your team to drive efficiency, quality and cost performance, ensuring all activities are executed to the highest standards. You will take ownership of processes, facilities and best practice deployment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement while maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position, where you’ll be working ‘any 4 from 7’ working 05:00 to 15:00 or 12:00 to 22:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £45,000 per annum. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. You’ll have access to private healthcare, a dental plan, a workplace pension, our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead warehouse operations as a Shift Manager, driving performance, safety, and efficiency


• Ensure full H&S compliance while promoting a strong, safety-first culture


• Manage, develop, and motivate teams to achieve KPIs and deliver excellent service


• Oversee planning, productivity, and customer relationships to exceed expectations


• Drive continuous improvement, control costs, and create a positive, high-performing environment

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Strong leadership and team management skills with a people-focused approach


• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive performance results


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and manage change


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and warehouse management/reporting systems


• Self-motivated, reliable, and flexible with a strong problem-solving and ownership mindset

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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