Warehouse Nightshift Manager

Warehouse Nightshift Manager Location: Southend, Essex Hours: Monday to Friday, typically 18:00 – 04:00 (flexibility required) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £40k - £45k depending on experience Benefits Our company has been competitively serving the steel industry for nearly 50 years. We offer a wide range of products for the construction and engineering sectors, with an ever-growing list of processing services including cut to length, drilling, shot blasting and profiling — helping us meet a broad spectrum of customer needs. As part of a National Group, one of the largest steel stockholders and processors in the UK, we’re proud to employ over 500 people nationwide. We are a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that places our employees at the heart of everything we do, living by our values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity, and Excellence. About the Role: We’re now looking for a confident and experienced Warehouse Nightshift Manager to take charge of our busy night operation. Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will lead a team of 18 operatives, ensuring targets are met safely and eAiciently while promoting high standards and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and motivate the team to meet operational KPIs and delivery deadlines. * Ensure all orders are picked and loaded safely and accurately. * Supervise the transport planning function and night shift production. * Work with other departments to resolve any issues affecting operations. * Drive a positive safety culture; investigate accidents and promote compliance with SOPs. * Manage shift patterns, team performance, and workload planning. * Conduct regular team meetings and encourage staff engagement. * Champion continuous improvement and housekeeping standards. * Take the lead in the implementation and ongoing management of 5S to support high standards and continuous improvement. * Provide development and mentoring to build a high-performing team. About You: * Proven experience in a similar warehouse management or supervisory role and have strong leadership and people management skills. * Proactive and analytical, with a focus on achieving results and process improvement. * Comfortable working night shifts and managing tight daily targets. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * IT literate, particularly with Excel and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). (Steel industry experience and NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications are desirable but not essential) What We Offer * 23 days holiday plus bank holidays * Annual performance bonus * Life assurance * Enhanced maternity and paternity pay * Birthday day off * Extra holiday for long service * Special leave for significant life events (e.g. marriage, childbirth, adoption) * TasteCard * Free mortgage, legal, and health advice * Free will writing service * Annual health screenings and free eye tests * Access to mental health first aiders * Development and progression opportunities * Employee referral programme * Pension scheme

Location: SS3, Shoeburyness, GB

Posted Date: 7/18/2025