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!

GXO are looking for two Shift Managers to join us at our B&Q site in Blyth – S81 8PU. You will be responsible for ensuring and driving efficient operational performance on the shift, whilst maintaining strong communications with the senior management team.

These are full time, permanent positions, where you’ll be working on an ‘any 5 from 7 shift’ pattern, typically Monday to Friday. The working hours will rotate weekly between 06:00 – 14:00 and 14:00 – 22:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of £32,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending upon experience. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Take full operational responsibility for the day to day running of the warehouse on your shift (through FLM’s and Team Leaders), you’ll lead, motivate and develop your team to achieve challenging targets
• Create and maintain a positive team culture, by actively encouraging involvement from all, to improve employee engagement
• Identify cost saving initiatives and implement corrective actions where appropriate to maximise the efficiency of the warehouse operation
• With good understanding of Health & Safety you’ll strive to make sure all operational processes are fully compliant with our policies, while accurately identifying risks and escalating your findings

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience at a minimum of First Line Manager level, within a large, fast-paced warehousing environment
• Experience managing conflicting priorities, with the ability to plan and organise a warehouse operation
• Excellent people skills - the ability to effectively lead, develop and manage a team, whilst identifying areas for development and recognising success

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.

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