Team Manager - Fresh and Ambient Food

Team Manager - Warehouse Operations (Night Shift: 7pm-3am or 9pm-5am)

Location: Gadbrook, Cheshire

Shifts: Night shifts (either 7pm-3am or 9pm-5am)

Salary: Competitive + Night Shift Premium + Excellent Benefits

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading retail distribution centre for a proactive and driven Team Manager to join their night shift operation in Gadbrook . This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with experience in fresh or ambient produce environments to step into a key role within a busy, high-volume warehouse.

If you're comfortable working overnight, can manage people effectively, and thrive in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment-this role is made for you.

The Role

Working as part of the night shift leadership team, you'll report directly to the Department Manager and be responsible for driving performance across your area. Your focus will be to ensure your team delivers on key KPIs through clear leadership, coaching, and task management.

The environment is fast-paced and no two nights are ever the same-so adaptability, resilience, and a hands-on approach are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team during the night shift to meet productivity, safety, and quality targets.

• Set clear objectives, conduct shift briefs, and allocate tasks to ensure smooth overnight operations.

• Monitor KPIs and take real-time action to address issues and keep your team on track.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and reduce waste.

• Support and develop your team through coaching, feedback, and on-the-job training.

• Ensure accurate data recording around waste, downtime, productivity, and OEE.

• Uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and pest control during the night shift.

• Foster a supportive, safe, and positive working environment for all colleagues on site.

About You

We're looking for a confident leader with warehouse management experience-ideally within a food manufacturing or produce distribution setting. You'll bring:

• Proven supervisory or management experience in a high-volume warehouse, ideally within chilled, fresh, or ambient food.

• Experience working night shifts and managing teams in an overnight operation.

• Strong communication and decision-making skills, especially when working autonomously.

• A hands-on leadership style and the ability to get the best out of your team.

• Experience in cost control, performance analysis, and efficiency tracking.

• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and a genuine commitment to high standards.

• Understanding of warehouse compliance standards, food safety, and pest control.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary + night shift premium

• 6 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays)

• 15% in-store discount from day one, plus an extra 10% for a nominated friend or family member

• Structured career development and internal progression opportunities

• Health and well-being benefits , including digital GP access

• Subsidised canteen and free on-site parking

• Market-leading pension and life assurance

• Exclusive employee perks - discounts at major retailers, cinemas, gyms & more

• Enhanced family leave options and Long Service Awards

• Optional payroll charity donations