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