Warehouse Team Manager (Permenant Lates)

Warehouse Team Manager (Permenant Lates)

Job Description:
Are you an experienced Warehouse Team Leader, Logistics Supervisor, or First Line Manager looking for a permanent late-shift role with guaranteed weekends off?

Join us as a Warehouse Team Manager at our high-volume distribution depot in Southampton. This is a stable, Monday to Friday (Permanent Lates) position, offering a fantastic opportunity to lead a motivated team in a fast-paced environment with real room for career progression.

Whether your background is within major retail distribution networks (such as Tesco, Lidl, or Amazon) or busy container, freight, and port logistics hubs across Hampshire, your large-scale leadership experience is exactly what we are looking for.

 

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (~£730 per week)
Highly Desirable Shift Pattern: Permanent Lates, working strictly Monday to Friday (6:00 PM – 2:30 AM Mon–Thurs, and an early finish of 4:00 PM – 12:45 AM on Fridays).
No Weekends: Enjoy your full weekends completely free.
Contract: Permanent, full-time contract from day one.
Progression: Structured training and clear pathways to step up into senior operations management.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, motivate, and develop a shift of 30–38 Warehouse Operatives and MHE/Forklift drivers to safely hit daily performance KPIs.
  • Oversee accurate, high-volume inbound and outbound goods handling, stock control, and cross-docking operations.
  • Maintain strict Health & Safety compliance and warehouse housekeeping standards across the entire evening shift.
  • Support, collaborate with, and directly deputise for the Warehouse Operations Manager as required.
    Drive continuous improvements in picking efficiency, warehouse layout, and logistics processes.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven supervisory or management experience within high-volume FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environments.
  • A natural leader with strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
    A hands-on, visible management style on the warehouse floor.
  • Prior experience managing twilight, evening, or late-night shifts is highly advantageous.
    A valid UK driving licence and reliable transport (essential due to the late-night finish times in Southampton).
  • Ready to step up and drive a high-performing logistics team forward? Apply now by uploading your CV directly to the Aligra recruitment team!

 

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