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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
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