GXO Logistics, Inc.
Warehouse Shift Manager
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Warehouse Shift Manager
Warehouse Shift Manager – Wellingborough
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?
We’ve got the opportunity for you!
About the Role
We are seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to join the team at our new site in Wellingborough. This full-time, permanent position will require you to lead, coach, and develop colleagues while maintaining high performance standards within a safe, high-performance culture.
You’ll work an ‘any 5 from 7’ shift pattern with hours rotating weekly between:
- 06:00 – 14:00
- 14:00 – 22:00
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Take full operational responsibility for the daily running of the warehouse on your shift.
- Lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve challenging targets.
- Ensure that service levels are consistently met.
Team Culture & Engagement
- Create and maintain a positive team culture, actively encouraging participation and improving employee engagement.
Performance & Efficiency
- Identify cost-saving initiatives and implement corrective actions to maximise warehouse efficiency.
- Drive operational performance by prioritising tasks effectively.
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Health & Safety Compliance
- With a strong understanding of Health & Safety, ensure all processes comply with policies while identifying potential risks.
Communication & Accountability
- Communicate effectively with senior management, providing regular updates and insights.
What You’ll Need to Succeed at GXO
Experience
-A proven track record as a Shift Manager in a large, fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Competent ability to use Warehouse Management Systems, with JDA/Red Prairie experience being advantageous.
Leadership Skills
- Strong ability to manage conflicting priorities and plan a seamless warehouse operation.
- Excellent people skills—authentically lead, develop, and manage a team, while recognising areas for growth and celebrating success.
Why Work at GXO?
Pay & Protect
- Competitive salary of up to £40,000.
- 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays).
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Company-sponsored pension scheme.
- Private medical & dental insurance.
- 24/7 online GP service.
- Life assurance.
- Full access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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Empowerment & Growth
- Access to MyBenefits platform, offering discounts, cycles to work, cashback cards, and savings initiatives.
- Participate in GXO University, gaining new skills and qualifications at your own pace.
- Significant internal promotion opportunities—over 55% of employees last year progressed within the company.
Workplace Values
“We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.”
At GXO, we build cutting-edge supply chain solutions, helping the world’s most successful companies optimise their operations. Our global team is energetic, innovative, and purpose-driven.
We are an inclusive employer:
- Equal Opportunity: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
- Armed Forces friendly and a Disability Confident Leader, proudly supporting people with disabilities in employment.
The responsibilities described represent the general duties and skills required. Employees may be requested to perform additional tasks as needed. – View the Candidate Privacy Statement.
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